Almannaskarðsgöng (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈalˌmannaˌskarðsˌkœyŋk] ⓘ, lit.

The tunnel is two lanes wide, with three passing areas for emergency traffic.

The tunnel replaced the narrow and steep Almannaskarð pass which was regularly closed during the winter because of snow, impeding traffic to and from the east of Iceland.

The pass is still accessible in the summertime from the northern ramp and there is a parking place with a beautiful view (the southwest ramp is closed to public traffic).64°16′57″N 15°2′21″W / 64.28250°N 15.03917°W / 64.28250; -15.03917

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