Dýrafjarðargöng (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈtiːraˌfjarðarˌkœyŋk] , regionally also [-ˌkœŋk]) is a tunnel in Iceland connecting Arnarfjörður and Dýrafjörður.

Dýrafjarðargöng
Overview
Coordinates65°48′44.3″N 23°13′6.2″W / 65.812306°N 23.218389°W / 65.812306; -23.218389
StatusOpen
Route60
Operation
Work begun2017
Opens2020
OperatorVegagerðin
TrafficAutomotive
Technical
Length5,600 metres (18,372.7 ft)
No. of lanes2
Map

The tunnel, that opened on 25 October 2020,[1] is 5.6 km long and shortened the route of Vestfjarðavegur by over 27 km.[2] in the Westfjords and is important in linking north and south parts of the Westfjords. It relieves the mountain pass that is unpaved and closed most of the year.

Its construction began in 2017 and the estimated cost was ISK 9.2 billion (2016 prices).[3] The main contractors of the tunnel were Icelandic company Suðurverk and Czech company Metrostav.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Göngin opin fyrir umferð". Vegagerðin (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  2. ^ "876/136 þáltill.: Dýrafjarðargöng og nýr vegur um Dynjandisheiði". Alþingi (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  3. ^ "1061/145 stjórnartillaga: Fjögurra ára samgönguáætlun 2015--2018".
  4. ^ "Hátíðarsprenging Dýrafjarðarganga". Vegagerðin (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2020-10-28.