skärplanen

Skärplanen is a one-mile west–east road in the Åland Islands, Finland. The road runs from Jyväskylä Street in Mariehamn to Ålands End, which marks the westernmost point of the Åland Islands.

Construction of the road began in 2011 and was completed in 2015. The purpose of the road was to improve transportation between Mariehamn and the western part of the archipelago. The road is intended primarily for local traffic, but it can also be used by tourists.

The name "Skärplanen" translates to "the coastal road" in Swedish, which refers to the road's location near the coast of the Åland Islands. Skärplanen is a relatively short road, measuring approximately one mile in length.

The road passes through scenic coastal areas and offers views of the surrounding archipelago. However, its short length means it does not stretch far from the municipalities it serves. Despite its limited extent, Skärplanen has improved travel times for people in western Åland and between Mariehamn and the smaller municipalities in the area.

While the road has been beneficial for residents and travelers, it has not been the focus of significant development or expansion efforts. As the Åland Islands remain a sparsely populated region, the infrastructure developed in Skärplanen ultimately aligns with existing trends in infrastructure development in the area.