
Underwater roundabout: This traffic circle is part of the Faroe Islands' Eysturoy tunnel network.

Otherworldly look: The ethereal, aquamarine structure was designed by local artist Trondur Patursson.

Time saver: The 11-kilometer-long Eysturoy tunnel will shorten the 64-minute drive from Faroes capital Tórshavn to the hubs of Runavík and Strendur to just 16 minutes.

Linking isles: Tórshavn is on the isle of Streymoy while Runavík and Strendur are on the isle of Eysturoy.

Artist at work: Here, artist Trondur Patursson is pictured working on the structure.

Underwater network: The Eysturoy Tunnel will be followed in a few years time by the still-in-construction Sandoy Tunnel, which will link Streymoy to the isle of Sandoy.