Tunneling anywhere isn’t cheap, and even more expensive under the ocean. I wonder what the real reason for these tunnels are... The low population and lack of any substantial industry wouldn’t seem to make it worthwhile.
Maybe there is a military reason behind it.
That’s what I was wondering too. Who’s paying for this and why?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tunnels_of_the_Faroe_Islands
Public works authority Landsverk operates the national road network, excluding the four sub-sea toll tunnels. These tunnels are each operated by its own state-owned limited company, but the four companies are brought together under a single brand and organisation, Tunnil p/F. This company administers the tolls, which charged are via number plate recognition and collected at petrol stations or car rental companies upon return of the car. Reduced fares are available for vehicles with a subscription (in Faroese: hald). A 2022 poll suggested continued support for toll charges.[35]