Iceland's Transport Plan: Fewer Single-Lane Bridges Proposed

Iceland's parliament, the Althingi, has approved a new national transport plan for 2026-2040, marking the first such plan since 2020. The initiative includes a significant increase in funding for road maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and tunnel construction. Notably, the plan proposes the removal of some single-lane bridges along Route 1 to improve traffic flow. Investments will also target airports, ports, and public transport, alongside enhancing mobile network coverage on key routes. The government has allocated ISK 361 billion over the first five years, with annual road maintenance funding set to rise substantially. Several tunnel projects are prioritized, with construction on the Fljótagöng tunnel slated to commence in 2027.

This plan signifies a major governmental commitment to modernizing Iceland's transportation infrastructure, impacting national connectivity and economic development.