Suðuroyartunnilin

Suðuroyartunnilin
Interactive map of Suðuroyartunnilin
Overview
LocationSuðuroy, Sandoy and Skúvoy, Faroe Islands
StatusProposed
Operation
Openscirca 2036
OwnerFaroese government
TrafficAutomotive
TollYes
Vehicles per daybetween 1060 and 1370 in 2030, up to 2000 in 2050
Technical
Lengthca. 24.297 km (15.097 mi)
No. of lanes2
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Width9.5 m (31 ft)
Grade5‰ (main tube)

Suðuroyartunnilin (the Suðuroy Tunnel) is a planned undersea tunnel in the Faroe Islands, linking the island of Suðuroy to Sandoy. Until there is a fixed link, all vehicles and cargo, and virtually all passenger traffic must use the ferry service.