Colas has scheduled asphalt repair works on Suðurlandsvegur (the South Iceland Road) between Selfoss and Hveragerði on Thursday, 16 October 2026, subject to suitable weather conditions. The section is expected to close temporarily to allow the work to proceed. No specific closure times have been confirmed in the source.
Why this matters for photographers
Suðurlandsvegur is the main artery for reaching South Coast photography destinations including Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Þórsmörk. In mid-October, golden-hour light arrives earlier in the day, meaning many photographers drive this corridor in the morning or late afternoon to make the most of autumn colour and low-angle light. A closure, even a short one, could delay arrival at key locations and disrupt timed shoots.
What photographers should do
- Check road.is on the morning of Thursday 16 October for confirmation of whether the closure is in effect, as works are weather-dependent and may be postponed.
- Allow extra travel time if driving the South Coast that day, and consider adjusting your departure to avoid being caught in a queue during peak light.
- If the closure causes a significant delay, use the waiting time to review your shot list or check conditions further along the route via the Vegagerðin webcams.
For full guidance, see our Iceland in Autumn for Photographers: September & October.
Source: Iceland Monitor — https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2026/10/14/section_of_south_iceland_road_to_close_on_thursday/