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Fáskrúðsfjarðargöng

Coordinates: 64°59′16″N 14°11′29″W / 64.98778°N 14.19139°W / 64.98778; -14.19139
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Fáskrúðsfjörður Tunnel
Overview
LocationFjarðabyggð, Iceland
Route1
Operation
Work begun2003
Opened2005
OperatorVegagerðin
TrafficAutomotive
Vehicles per day500
Technical
Length5.9 km (3.7 mi)
No. of lanes2
Map

Fáskrúðsfjarðargöng (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈfauːˌskruðsˌfjarðarˌkœyŋk] ) is a tunnel in Iceland, located in Eastern Region along Route 1 (formerly along Route 96[1]). It has a length of 5,850 m (19,193 ft) and opened on September 9, 2005.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Geir Finnsson (9 November 2017). "Changes To Ring Road This Weekend". Iceland Review. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  2. ^ Merzagora, Eugenio (June 2006). "Road Tunnels in Iceland". The World's Longest Tunnel Page. Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2010.

64°59′16″N 14°11′29″W / 64.98778°N 14.19139°W / 64.98778; -14.19139