Applicati­ons, requ­ests, and grants

If there is liability, IRCA compensates for damages in accordance with submitted invoices in the case of minor damage of a tire or a hub of a vehicle (up to ISK 100,000.) In other cases a damage assessment made by a recognised car repair shop needs to be available.

If there is liability, IRCA compensates for damages in accordance with submitted invoices in the case of minor damage of a tire or a hub of a vehicle (up to ISK 100,000.) In other cases a damage assessment made by a recognised car repair shop needs to be available.

The party responsible for roads open to public traffic is responsible for any damage caused by an accident on the road, when the damage can be linked to the negligence of the responsible party and it is proven that the traveller used normal caution.

IRCA responds as quickly as possible to notifications of road damage, by repair or warning signs. In general, there is no liability, if IRCA responds in adequate and prompt manner. Each case is evaluated, however, IRCA’s employees cannot keep an constant eye on the whole highway system in Iceland. Furthermore, road damage can occur without warning and the chance of damage can never be fully prevented. Cautious driving is the best way to escape accidents.

If you don’t have electronic identification you can fill out the IRCA form below and describe the incident. You can send photographs or other information as attachments. Reports should be sent to the e-mail address tjon@vegagerdin.is When an accident report has been received, an assessment is made on whether IRCA is liable. The processing of the case can take 2-3 weeks.

Applications for grants from the IRCA Research Grant can be found on My Pages on the IRCA website. Applications for grants are open from the beginning of January each year and further information regarding the application period is published on IRCA’s website.

Applicants should have received an e-mail confirming the receipt and processing of their application. When an application has been processed (approved or declined,) applicants will receive an mail, both to the e-mail address of the applicant and the project manager, and information about the processing can be viewed under “My cases” in My Pages on IRCA’s website (minarsidur.vegagerðin.is.)

Information regarding projects that will receive a grant for the year 2023 will be published under the link “Research projects”.

Grants for certain transport links that do not fall under the definition of a road according to the Road Act, can be applied for. Transport links that are funded shall be open to public traffic.

The applicant shall submit a comprehensive description of the planned undertaking, that includes information about the location and use of the road, estimated cost, and any other financing of the project.

The applicant shall at each time be the responsible party of the transport link funded. They shall be responsible for markings on roads and other aspects that belong to road upkeep, cf. provisions of the Road Act.

Please note that transport links that enjoy grants cf. authorisation in the Road Act, shall be open to public traffic.

According to the Road Act No. 80/2007, there is funding authorisation in the road plan for certain transport links that do not fall under the definition of a road according to that same Act.

The funding authorisation applies to the following transport link cf. regulation No. 1155/2011:

• roads across mountains and moors that are not considered highways;
• roads leading to bridges;
• roads leading to ski areas;
• roads leading to shipwreck shelters;
• roads leading to sheep round-up areas;
• roads leading to cabins for rescue teams;
• roads leading to mountain lodges;
• roads within revegetation and forestry areas;
• roads leading to tourist attractions;
• roads leading to airports and landing sites that are not commercial airports, but are included in the transport plan.

IRCA submits a plan to the Minister regarding the processing and distribution of grants. Please note that grants on the basis of applications that have been approved by the Minister shall not be processed until the construction has been inspected without comments and construction permit from the municipality in question is available, if such permit is needed.

In case of rejection, the decision is non-appealable on the basis of the Administrative Procedures Act.

Applicants apply electronically on “My Pages”. Applicants sign in using electronic identification or Íslykill.

It is important to apply for a permit before building a new road.

You apply with IRCA by filling out a form and sending it to IRCA.

Supporting documentation

Confirmation of domicile registration from Registers Iceland and a confirmation from the municipality of permanent residence.

Commercial companies shall provide proof of steady operations

Documentation shall be attached to the e-mail or sent by mail

Conditions:

Roads that lead to farms that include:

• Permanent residency and a registered domicile
• Operational commercial company
• Church site
• Public schools
• Other public institutions outside of urban areas that are included in plans and IRCA’s roads list.
• A regional road shall never be closer to the above places than 50m, if it is supposed to end there.
• The addition of a road connecting a summer house area or at least 30 cottages to a highway can also fall under the definition of a regional road.

Applications for regional roads shall be sent to IRCA. The application form can be found here or at the nearest IRCA service station.

It is important to apply for a permit before building a new road. IRCA can deny participating in financing the building of a road if the applicant has started road construction without permit or consultation with IRCA, even if other conditions are met.

In such cases, the applicant can appeal the decision to the Ministry of Infrastructure.

Each individual project shall be described, listing main parameters. A business plan shall be submitted for the project where estimated revenue and other benefits are specified, as well as the operational cost for the Harbour Fund and the municipality as a whole. Plan for the local financing should be included as well as information that demonstrates that the Harbour Fund has utilised all options for revenue generation, ensuring that state funding is not disrupting the competition of other harbours.

The confirmation of older projects in harbour construction:

Older projects included in the current transport plan need to be confirmed, as well as projects that have not been completed, as long as they are eligible for a grant, cf. the above. Unconfirmed projects will be considered cancelled.

Application for contribution for initial research:

Requests for wave calculations, model experiments, and other initial research in relation to harbour constructions, must be detailed in order for the need and benefits to be adequately assessed.

Application for contribution to sea defences:

Funds for sea defences due to flood risk or land erosion caused by the intrusion of the sea, are available. Habited areas and areas with structures or cultural heritage have priority when it comes to the construction of sea defences. It should be pointed out that Article 5 of Act No. 28/1997 on sea defences, stipulates that the area, as well as the structures, shall have been processed in accordance with planning law. All suggestions or wishes expressed by the municipalities on places where structures or other things of value are in danger due to tidal floods or land erosion, will be evaluated, assessment of construction and cost carried out, and projects placed in an order of priority.

Freight transport:

Information on freight transport and home fleet needs to be submitted to IRCA, irrespective of whether the application is for construction or not.

Applications for state grants shall be sent to IRCA.  Applications shall be sent to the e-mail address fgi@vegagerdin.is.)

According to the Road Act, pipes may only be laid over, under, or alongside highways, with the approval of IRCA.

When referring to pipe, all equipment that needs to be installed due to the pipe, i.e. the pipe itself, and also e.g. trenches, posts, and fastenings, are included.

The provisions apply to both overhead lines and underground cables, whether electrical, for fluid or other transport and also refer both to pipes owned by private parties and government entities.

Applications for permits are received at IRCA by mail.

Applications for permits are received at IRCA by mail.

Applications for a permit for holding rally tournaments on Icelandic highways are received at the e-mail address vegagerdin@vegagerdin.is.

• Tournament plan for the rally sent to IRCA at the beginning of the year
• Presentation of opinions
• Meetings with rally representatives
• The promoter will pay for the cost of repair for any road damage incurred.

The rally director creates a tournament plan at the beginning of each year, specifying when and where they are planning hold the competition, along with suggestions of possible routes. Subsequently, they send the plan to IRCA for approval of dates and routes.

IRCA approves the tournament plan.

IRCA presents the rally director with opinions and points out any routes outside of highways, and provides information about the responsible parties.

IRCA holds a meeting with the rally representatives and in March-April, when tournament plans are presented.  The rally representatives are presented with the rules that apply to markings on rally areas.

IRCA can withdraw a tournament permit, if deemed necessary.

IRCA takes the tournament plan into account in servicing the routes that have been chosen.

The rally director and IRCA inspect the rally routes. If roads seem to be damaged, inspections will be sent to IRCA.

If routes are severely damaged by the rally, IRCA reserves the right to collect the cost for the repairs.