New Arnarnes road opens to traffic tomorrow

The new Arnarnes road between Rjúpnavegur and Breiðholtsbraut will open to traffic at 2 p.m. tomorrow, mbl.is reports, citing a notice from the Road Administration.

Construction has lasted more than three years and caused considerable disruption to traffic in the area. Delays are still expected while work continues on a roundabout at the junction of Arnarnesvegur and Rjúpnavegur, as well as a nearby walking and cycling path.

About half of the roundabout has been paved, and traffic has been moved onto that section. Work is under way on the other half, with the full roundabout expected to open around the end of the month.

Changes to the junction of Breiðholtsbraut and Vatnsendahvarf are also nearing completion. They will allow right turns between Vatnsendavegur and Breiðholtsbraut. A bridge over Breiðholtsbraut opened this summer, but its design has drawn considerable criticism. The Arnarnes road and related work are expected to be completed in November.