Progress in sustainable transport
Work on a new and upgraded walking and cycling path west of Reykjavikurveg, from Hraunbrún to the municipal boundary with Garðabær, is proceeding according to plan and making good progress. Work has been carried out on earthworks and the laying of a new cycle path alongside the existing footpath in the green space between Reykjavikurvegur and the residential houses. The footpath will be upgraded alongside it.
The path begins at Hraunbrún and crosses Hjallabraut at the traffic lights at the junction with Reykjavíkurvegur, joining the existing path at the municipal boundary with Garðabær.
The works are not expected to have a major impact on traffic, although there will be some disruption due to the works at the junction of Hjallabraut and Reykjavíkurvegur. The traffic lights are scheduled to be upgraded alongside these works.
VSÓ Consulting handled the preliminary and detailed design. Betri samgöngur is the client in collaboration with the City of Hafnarfjörður. The paths will then be handed over to the City of Hafnarfjörður upon completion of the works, once all surfacing has been finished. The City of Hafnarfjörður will own the paths and be responsible for their maintenance and operation.
Traffic system evolving into a modern and safer solution
The existing path, which has so far served both cyclists and pedestrians, will be doubled in size and the traffic separated. The project will thus contribute to increased safety and an improved experience for all who use sustainable transport. The cycle path has already been laid on part of the route, and the surfacing of the footpath is underway.
Works at the junction of Hjallabraut and Reykjavíkurvegur
Traffic light upgrade works are underway at the junction. to begin. While this work is being carried out, temporary delays may occur, but every effort will be made to keep any disruption to a minimum. In parallel, it proved unavoidable to remove a number of trees in order to To make the best possible use of the available resources..
Cooperation and future property
The work is being carried out by Betri samgöngur in collaboration with the City of Hafnarfjörður. VSÓ ráðgjöf was responsible for the preliminary and detailed design. Upon completion of the works, the paths will be handed over to the City of Hafnarfjörður, which will own and manage their operation and maintenance in the future. Upon completion of the works, the network of paths will be connected to paths in Garðabær, thereby creating a continuous and safe route for pedestrians and cyclists between the neighbourhoods and municipalities.
