Road 1 closed in northern Iceland due to snow showers

Monday 16th 2026 on 12:00 in  
Iceland
Iceland, road closure, weather

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration has closed Route 1 in northern Iceland between Varmahlíð and Víkurskáli due to snow showers, RÚV reports.

Travelers are advised to check road conditions before setting out, as weather-related disruptions may continue. The closure affects a key section of the country’s main ring road.

No timeline for reopening has been announced.

Source 
(via RÚV)