Kommunvägar

Kommunvägar are roads within a municipality. In Sweden, they are maintained by the local government, known as the kommun. This contrasts with state roads, which are managed by the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket). Kommunvägar serve a variety of purposes, including connecting residential areas to local services, providing access to businesses, and facilitating local traffic flow.

The responsibility for their upkeep, including paving, snow removal, and general maintenance, lies with the kommun. Funding for these roads comes from municipal taxes and other local revenue streams. The classification of a road as a kommunväg depends on its function and ownership. While kommunvägar are primarily for local traffic, they can also serve as important connectors to the larger national road network. Residents often interact directly with their kommun regarding the condition and management of these roads. The quality and extent of the kommunväg network can vary significantly between different municipalities, influenced by factors such as population density, geography, and available resources.