Public meeting on Faroe Islands’ proposed underwater tunnel to Kalsoy

A public meeting will be held Tuesday evening in Klaksvík to discuss the Faroese government’s plans for an underwater tunnel connecting the island of Kalsoy, national broadcaster KVF reports.

The meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. at Skúlatrøð in Klaksvík, marks the first formal step in the consultation process for the tunnel project. It will be chaired by a local tunnel committee comprising Eyðun Eliasen of Trøllanesi, Markus í Norðnástovu of Mikladalur, Sólarn Isaksen of Húsar, and Bjørn Kalsø of Syðradalur.

Transport minister Jacob Vestergaard will outline the government’s proposal, while Klaksvík mayor Karl Johansen will address the broader importance of reliable transport links. Engineers and planners from the Faroese road authority Landsverk will present technical details on ferry connections, route planning, costs, and the use of Faroese labour. Residents Símun í Norðnástovu and Dávur Syderbø will share perspectives on daily life and travel challenges in Kalsoy.