Norðfjarðargöng
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]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location | Fjarðabyggð, Iceland |
| Route | 92 |
| Operation | |
| Work begun | 11 November 2013 |
| Opened | 11 November 2017 |
| Operator | Vegagerðin |
| Traffic | Automotive |
References
- Merzagora, Eugenio (June 2006). "Road Tunnels in Iceland". The World's Longest Tunnel Page. Retrieved November 3, 2010.
- "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)
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