Suðuroyartunnilin
| Suðuroyartunnilin | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Suðuroyartunnilin | |
| Overview | |
| Location | Suðuroy, Sandoy and Skúvoy, Faroe Islands |
| Status | Proposed |
| Operation | |
| Opens | circa 2036 |
| Owner | Faroese government |
| Traffic | Automotive |
| Toll | Yes |
| Vehicles per day | between 1060 and 1370 in 2030, up to 2000 in 2050 |
| Technical | |
| Length | ca. 24.297 km (15.097 mi) |
| No. of lanes | 2 |
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Width | 9.5 m (31 ft) |
| Grade | 5‰ (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.