The Road and Coastal Authority has closed several roads due to the storm. This includes the Ring Road across Holtavörðuheiði heath, which seperates West and North Iceland and the road across Mosfellsheiði heath, between Reykjavík and Þingvellir national Park. More roads are expected to be closed later today.
Rad more: Orange weather alerts still in effect for SE, E and N Iceland: Violent winds, blizzard
Impassable roads
Due to dangerous driving conditions, blizzard or blowing snow, near zero visibility and violent winds, the IRCA has closed several roads.
In West Iceland the road between Reykjavík and Þingvellir National Park as well as the road along National Park to Laugavatn village in South Iceland have all been closed. This means the first stop on the popular Golden Circle is closed to all traffic.
The Ring Road across Holtavörðuheiði heath, which separates West and North Iceland is also closed due to dangerous conditions. Limited visibility and extremely challenging driving conditions contributed to a a car crash involving eight vehicles on the heath yesterday afternoon. The heath will most likely remain closed for some time.
In North Iceland the Ring Road across Öxnadalsheiði heath, which separates Skagafjörður and Eyjafjörður fjords has been closed, as well as the Ring Road through Víkurskarð mountain pass, which separates Eyjafjörður fjord and Skjálfandi bay. All roads to several towns in Eyjafjörður have been closed. Siglufjörður, Ólafsfjörður and Grenivík are all isolated as roads are impassable due to the blizzard.
In East Iceland the Ring Road between Mývatn lake and East Iceland has been closed. Several towns in the Eastfjords have been left isolated as all roads have been closed down.
Which roads are not closed?
At this point it is probably easier to ask which roads are not closed than which have been closed. If you are stuck in East or North Iceland the safest course of action is to STAY PUT and not attempt to head out on the road. An orange weather alert is in effect for all of South East, East and North Iceland.
Although roads are open in South and West Iceland travellers are should watch out for icy or slick spots, especially in Snæfellsnes peninsula, and to keep a close eye on the weather forecast as well as updated weather alerts and road conditions.
The Road and Coastal Authority has closed several roads due to the storm. This includes the Ring Road across Holtavörðuheiði heath, which seperates West and North Iceland and the road across Mosfellsheiði heath, between Reykjavík and Þingvellir national Park. More roads are expected to be closed later today.
Rad more: Orange weather alerts still in effect for SE, E and N Iceland: Violent winds, blizzard
Impassable roads
Due to dangerous driving conditions, blizzard or blowing snow, near zero visibility and violent winds, the IRCA has closed several roads.
In West Iceland the road between Reykjavík and Þingvellir National Park as well as the road along National Park to Laugavatn village in South Iceland have all been closed. This means the first stop on the popular Golden Circle is closed to all traffic.
The Ring Road across Holtavörðuheiði heath, which separates West and North Iceland is also closed due to dangerous conditions. Limited visibility and extremely challenging driving conditions contributed to a a car crash involving eight vehicles on the heath yesterday afternoon. The heath will most likely remain closed for some time.
In North Iceland the Ring Road across Öxnadalsheiði heath, which separates Skagafjörður and Eyjafjörður fjords has been closed, as well as the Ring Road through Víkurskarð mountain pass, which separates Eyjafjörður fjord and Skjálfandi bay. All roads to several towns in Eyjafjörður have been closed. Siglufjörður, Ólafsfjörður and Grenivík are all isolated as roads are impassable due to the blizzard.
In East Iceland the Ring Road between Mývatn lake and East Iceland has been closed. Several towns in the Eastfjords have been left isolated as all roads have been closed down.
Which roads are not closed?
At this point it is probably easier to ask which roads are not closed than which have been closed. If you are stuck in East or North Iceland the safest course of action is to STAY PUT and not attempt to head out on the road. An orange weather alert is in effect for all of South East, East and North Iceland.
Although roads are open in South and West Iceland travellers are should watch out for icy or slick spots, especially in Snæfellsnes peninsula, and to keep a close eye on the weather forecast as well as updated weather alerts and road conditions.
