Vaðlaheiðargöng
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Vaðlaheiðargöng is a planned tunnel in Iceland
, located in Norðurland eystra
along Route 1, just East of Akureyri. It will have a length of 7400 m (24,278 ft). and replace a 21 km section of route 1 including the Víkurskard pass. The tunnel should be opened in 2014-2016.
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
, located in Norðurland eystra
Norðurland eystra
Norðurland eystra is one of the traditional eight regions of Iceland, located on the northern side of the island. The biggest town in the region is Akureyri, with a population of 17,300. The name "Norðurland Eystra" means "The North-East Region"....
along Route 1, just East of Akureyri. It will have a length of 7400 m (24,278 ft). and replace a 21 km section of route 1 including the Víkurskard pass. The tunnel should be opened in 2014-2016.