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Road Link Between Kópavogur and Reykjavík Nears Completion

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Construction on the Arnarnesvegur section between Rjúpnavegur and Breiðholtsbraut has continued for almost four years, and part of the project is now in use.
  • A roundabout and underpass are being built at the Arnarnesvegur-Rjúpnavegur junction, which will significantly shorten the route between Arnarnes in Garðabær and Breiðholt.
  • The project is expected to finish in November, while the design of a newly opened bridge over Breiðholtsbraut has drawn criticism.

The road connection between Kópavogur and Reykjavík is drawing closer as construction on Arnarnesvegur enters its final phase. Work between Rjúpnavegur and Breiðholtsbraut has continued for almost four years, and part of the project has already opened to traffic.

Crews are building a roundabout and an underpass at the junction of Arnarnesvegur and Rjúpnavegur. Once complete, the route between Arnarnes in Garðabær and the Breiðholt district will become significantly shorter.

A bridge over Breiðholtsbraut has already been put into use, although its design has faced criticism. The project is scheduled for completion in November.

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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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