The IRCA estimates that by closing the bridge entirely the work will only affect traffic for one week, instead of at least three weeks. Long lines would also form on either side of the bridge, creating a traffic jam in downtown Selfoss. The two-lane bridge is too narrow (only 6.1 m/20 ft) to permit traffic on one lane while the other lane is repaired. During the summer more than 17,000 vehicles cross the bridge daily. Traffic along the Ring Road is rerouted to roads 34 and 39 to the south and roads 31, 359 and 30 to the north.Īccording to the Icelandic Road and Coastal Authority the bridge over Ölfusá river is in urgent need for repairs and resurfacing. The bridge is scheduled to be reopened on August 20. The bridge will close at 16:00 today, and remain closed for one week while it is resurfaced. Roadwork on Ölfusárbrú bridge in the town of Selfoss will begin today, Monday August 13.
ICELAND TRAFFIC IN SELFLOSS FULL
Not getting a sleeping bag is a rookie mistake.Bridge closed Click to see full image. By early morning we were shivering with cold. We munched our cheese sandwiches and tried to sleep. It was late evening and daylight was still ambient. 63.5535º N, -20. Birding sites were close and as we passed by we caused a flurry of activity. We sat by the waterfall for a few moments and then walked aimlessly around the area. The fine in Iceland is a minimum of ISK 100,000 and penalties can even include time in prison. That means even half a pint or a small glass of wine will get you over the limit - so just do not drink and drive. We fumbled to pitch our tentbefore it rained and then head for a walk to the waterfall. Iceland has strict drunk driving laws with the alcohol limit reduced from 0.05 to 0.02 in 2018. We had two other campers with us and the isolation was rewarding. There was a provision for two loos and wash basins. The designated camp site is a small plot of land, enclosed in a picket fence. The former has bathrooms with a kitchen facility, while the latter has a more back-to-nature feel to it. One near the visitor centre and the second near the waterfall. We reached the hilly town of kirkjubæjarklaustur at 4:00 p.m. Under the rain clouds, visibility was reduced and it recreated a scene of a horror movie. We had made it through glaciers, rolling hills and meadows and now the terrain changed into isolated fields of moulds. Iceland’s scenery’s as unpredictable as its weather. we started for kirkjubæjarklaustur – our camp pit-stop for the day. Buses filled with school kids and travellers were parked outside. We missed it unfortunately, so we headed to a local diner and had a rather heavy meal of burger and fries. The black beach of Vic is equally famous and requires you to be alert of the turning to it or you’ll miss it. You can choose to camp in the nondescript town of Vik or take a pit-stop and carry onwards. Don’t miss the church, over the winding curvy road. We tried racing rain clouds, at times, we were successful. The route to Vik takes you through rolling hills, into the lavender coloured fields of Lupine. Signboards with accompanying images of the havoc the volcanic eruption of 2010 caused were posted besides a small visitor centre.
As we approached Skogar, the Eyjafjallajökull Glacier was in plain sight. From Seljalandfoss, the scenery varies from open meadows to towering cliffs with many small waterfalls.
We skipped the trail as we thought we’d do it on our journey back, big mistake – it never happens. What’s fascinating, is that you can choose to walk around the waterfall, and literally witness what it looks from behind. Clear white waters gush from the edge of a cliff to a pool, 200 m below. We proceeded further to the town of Hella. Journey to Vestmannaeyjar, just of the south coast of Iceland and discover thebeauty of landscapes sculpted by volcanic activity on this private tour with hotel. You will find a gas station, deserted mall and a subway outlet just as you make an entry into the town. Get fuel cost estimates, the midpoint, nearest rail stations, nearest airports, traffic. Shortly after the town of Hveragerdi, we stopped for a break at Selfoss. Selfoss Iceland and Hella Iceland in mi or km with Distantias. However, you can’t stop on the ring road except for towns or designated photographic spots. The lush countryside with grazing horses on green meadows, makes for wonderful photographic opportunities. On either side, Iceland’s evolving scenery makes it hard to keep your eyes on the road. The beauty of the Ring Road, is that is largely isolated, with dotted vehicular traffic. We slowly made it through the city roads to Iceland’s scenic ‘ Ring Road’. En-route, we passed the familiar sight of the grotesque remains of a car crash put up on display – for reckless drivers. Speed limits, traffic, and GPS kept us in check. The lava fields en-route Kirkjubæjarklaustur.Īs we made it through the arterial roads of Reykjavik into the wide freeways, the terrain changed drastically.
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