Are roads in Iceland all heated?

Question

sounds bizarre, but that's what someone told me. he reckons most or if not all the road infrastructure has a system of elements that heat the road up like an electric blanket keeping the snow off all the time

Answer 1

yes is it true that some roads heated but not all roads are heated most of the roads that are heated are heavy traffic routs but it is somewhat common that sidewalk's are heated

Answer 2

No, that's not true. Roads are generally not heated in Iceland. There only exist a couple of short ones that are and in some places pavements or parking places are heated, but it's not very common.

We keep the roads clear using other methods. Trucks clean the snow off and/or spread salt over them to melt the snow. In Reykjavík there is usually not much snow in the first place.

Answer 3

If they use geothermal energy then it would be affordable. There are plenty of sources of hot water out there if you dig a little. But this is only the sidewalks in town and the road to the airport.

Answer 4

Iceland is supposed to have pretty nice weather, contrary to its name. Greenland, on the other hand, is supposed to be icy. So I wouldn't believe that.