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1. Mobility · 21 OCT 2026

   Reykjavík starts Borgarlína works at Hlemmtorg, leaving square to public transport only

   Reykjavík is starting a construction phase at Hlemmtorg that builds a CityLine (Borgarlína) route and stop and leaves public transport as the only motorized traffic through the square, with completion expected by the end of 2027.

   Facts and source

   • Construction of this phase at Hlemmtorg begins in the coming days and is expected to finish at the end of 2027.
   • Public transport will be the only vehicle traffic through the redesigned square.
   • The groundworks firm Grafa og Grjót ehf has been contracted to carry out this phase.

   Source: Reykjavík city hall, “Uppbygging Borgarlínu við Hlemmtorg”

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2. Climate and energy · 16 OCT 2026

   Reykjavík utility Veitur begins drilling for hot water near Laugardalur

   Utility Veitur began drilling for hot water at the junction of Kringlumýrarbraut and Suðurlandsbraut in Reykjavík on 16 October 2026, aiming to secure supply for a growing community in an area where nine boreholes already operate.

   Facts and source

   • Veitur began drilling for hot water at the junction of Kringlumýrarbraut and Suðurlandsbraut on 16 October 2026.
   • The drilling is intended to secure enough hot water for a growing community.
   • Nine boreholes are already in use in the area.

   Source: Reykjavík city hall, “Borun hefst eftir heitu vatni í hjarta Reykjavíkur”

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Projects we track

6 projects · 2 completed · 4 under way

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  CityLine at Hlemmtorg

  Part of CityLine's first phase: Hlemmtorg is being rebuilt as a new square for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport, the only motorised traffic allowed through it, with a CityLine stop and renewed utilities; work starts in October 2026 and should be completed by the end of 2027.

  Mobility

  Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  CityLine at Nauthólsvegur and Reykjavík University

  Construction began in September 2026 on a dedicated central public-transport lane and a CityLine station at Reykjavík University, linking to the Fossvogsbrú bridge; Transport for the Capital Area leads the work with the city and Veitur, with completion expected in July 2028.

  Budget 2.27 billion ISK incl. VAT (winning bid; estimate 2.9 billion ISK) Mobility

  Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  New walking and cycling bridges in Elliðaárdalur

  Two new bridges, over Dimma in Víðidalur and over Grænugróf, opened in 2026 to link the eastern neighbourhoods with the centre and Kópavogur, while the city prepares a new biking plan for 2026-2030.

  Mobility

  Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  LIFE Icewater: Tjörnin, Vatnsmýri and sustainable drainage

  Work with Veitur and national agencies to improve water quality and ecosystems in Tjörnin and Vatnsmýri, protect Kvosin from flooding and introduce sustainable drainage systems; progress was presented at a public forum in September 2026.

  Climate and energy

  Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  Reviving the Icelandic Model of youth prevention

  A letter of intent signed in September 2026 with Rannsóknir og greining brings the data-led prevention programme back to the city's primary schools from autumn 2026, reaching full capacity in the 2027-2028 school year.

  Inclusion

  Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  Hulduheimar preschool addition, Grafarvogur

  A new addition built on schedule creates 34 preschool places, raising capacity from 77 to 111 children, with places filled from the waiting list.

  Inclusion

  Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

EU programmes and networks

• EU Cities Mission EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030 Mission city; its Climate City Contract (15 actions, 18 participants) was signed in October 2024 and approved in Vilnius in May 2025 ›
• Eurocities Eurocities Member ›
• Covenant of Mayors · 2011 Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Signatory since 2011; joined the adaptation partnership in 2014 ›
• Programme · 2026 CDP Cities A List 2025 One of 120 cities, out of 738 that reported, given the top A rating for climate action ›

From the archive

• City profile · May 2024 Reykjavik,Iceland The Story of Urban Renewal and Community Transformation