Accident causes westbound delays on Ártúnsbrekka

An accident caused heavy westbound traffic on Ártúnsbrekka, mbl.is reported, with delays also worsened by unusually heavy afternoon traffic.

Witnesses told mbl.is that the accident happened at the grade-separated junction by Elliðaár. A tow truck was at the scene.

Assistant Chief of Police Árni Friðleifsson said the heavier traffic may have been linked to roadworks that day. According to the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, ramps on Víkurvegur leading into and out of Grafarholt were being resurfaced and were closed.

“Rush-hour traffic can’t handle this sort of thing,” Árni said.