Norðfjarðargöng
Appearance
Overview | |
---|---|
Location | Fjarðabyggð, Iceland |
Route | 92 |
Operation | |
Work begun | 11 November 2013 |
Opened | 11 November 2017 |
Operator | Vegagerðin |
Traffic | Automotive |
Norðfjarðargöng is a tunnel in Iceland, located in Eastern Region along Route 92. It has a length of 7,000 m (22,966 ft) and was originally due to be completed in 2014.[1] After delays, prompting protests by residents of the area,[2] it opened on 11 November 2017.[3] Norðfjarðargöng connects the communities of Neskaupstaður and Eskifjörður, replacing the Oddsskarðsgöng tunnel.[2]
References
- ^ Merzagora, Eugenio (June 2006). "Road Tunnels in Iceland". The World's Longest Tunnel Page. Retrieved November 3, 2010.
{{cite web}}
: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=
(help) - ^ a b "Residents Protest Hazardous Tunnels in East Iceland". Iceland Review Online. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Norðfjarðargöng opna". Vísir (in Icelandic). Retrieved 7 November 2017.
External links
- Icelandic Roads Administration (Icelandic)