Feb 26 • 22:08 UTC 🇮🇸 Iceland Visir

Hellisheiði, Holtavörðuheiði, and Fjarðarheiði all closed

Several significant mountain roads in Iceland are closed due to hazardous conditions including black ice and avalanche risk.

The recent report highlights the closure of three major highland roads in Iceland: Hellisheiði, Holtavörðuheiði, and Fjarðarheiði. The traffic website from the Vegagerðin, Iceland's Road and Coastal Administration, indicates that these roads have been shut down due to extremely slippery conditions, especially hazardous for drivers. In particular, Holtavörðuheiði has been declared impassable, and Hellisheiði is noted to have dangerous icy spots along its route.

Furthermore, it has been announced that the Fjarðarheiði road, part of the Seyðisfjarðarveg, is also closed, contributing to the growing traffic issues in the region. The report also includes severe warnings about black ice conditions across various locations, advising drivers to exercise extreme caution. Moreover, there is a heightened risk of avalanches in the Súðavíkurhlíð area of the Westfjords, leading to the declaration of a danger level for that region.

These closures and ongoing dangerous conditions underscore the challenges posed by Iceland's severe winter weather, which can significantly impact transportation and accessibility in highland areas. Authorities recommend monitoring traffic updates from Vegagerðin to stay informed about the latest developments regarding road conditions and travel advisories.

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