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Jökulsá á Sólheimasandi – Bridge
In 2019, Verkís signed a contract with the Icelandic Road Administration for the preliminary design of a new bridge.
A bridge over Jökulsá á Sólheimasandi with the aim of doubling the road over the river.
Project overview
The current bridge over Jökulsá á Sólheimasandi is 160 metres long and was built in 1967. It’s built over a 9.5 km long glacial river that flows from Sólheimajökull.
One of the defined goals of the government’s Transport Plan is to eliminate single-lane bridges on highways where more than 200 vehicles pass through them per 24 hours on average (AADT.)
Verkís completed the preliminary design of the bridge in 2019 and signed a contract in April 2020 for the final design of the new bridge. The design will be based on the preliminary design. Verkís will also prepare the tender documents except for the project specification that will be written by the Road Administration.
160m
Existing Bridge Length
9,5km
River Length
200
Vehicles/day
The Challenge
The existing single-lane bridge over Jökulsá á Sólheimasandi no longer met the capacity and safety requirements of Iceland’s Ring Road. As traffic volumes increased, a new bridge was needed to improve road safety, eliminate a bottleneck and support the government’s long-term transport strategy.
Our Solution
Verkís was commissioned by the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration to deliver the preliminary and detailed design of a new bridge over Jökulsá á Sólheimasandi. Our scope included bridge engineering, design development and the preparation of tender documentation, creating a modern structure designed to replace the existing single-lane crossing while meeting current design standards.
The Result
The project establishes the foundation for a safer and more efficient crossing on one of Iceland’s most important transport routes. By replacing the existing single-lane bridge with modern infrastructure, the new design will improve traffic safety, increase capacity and enhance the long-term resilience of the Ring Road network.
Technical information
Location:
South Iceland
Size:
160 m
Project period:
2019 – 2021
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