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Traffic patterns on Iceland's major roads

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06 September 2024

Traffic patterns on Iceland's major roads

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In 2024, average daily traffic on Iceland’s major roads has fully recovered from the pandemic, often surpassing 2019 levels, with the highest counts observed in the Capital area.

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Based on the latest data from Statistics Iceland, the average daily traffic counts on major roads in Iceland have fully recovered from the pandemic impact by 2024. Traffic levels have exceeded 2019 values in almost all months and on nearly all major roads, with only minor decreases in a few months of 2024. The highest daily traffic is observed in the Capital area, specifically on Reykjanesbraut by Dalvegur in Kópavogur and Vesturlandsvegur (Nesbraut) by Skeljungur in Ártúnsbrekka, with average daily counts ranging from 56,000 to 73,000 vehicles. 

For a more detailed analysis of average daily traffic counts on major roads in Iceland, Statistics Iceland provides options to select values for analysis, including year and month from 2005 to 2024 and specific roads.

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