Atlantic road is recognized as the “Norwegian structure of the century” and “the Best tourist route of the country.”
If you’re in Norway, be sure to visit the Atlantic Road (Atlantic highway) is the site an unusual original two-lane road construction in the County of Møre og–County of møre og Romsdal.
It is a unique creation of human hands connects the small Islands in the Atlantic ocean between the villages of Molde and Kristiansund.
For of 8.27 km of the highway passes over 7 bridges with a total length of 891 meters. The highest bridge Storseisundet raised above the water to a height of 23 meters specially for the opportunity of the passage under it of vessels.
Initially (at the beginning of the XX century) this route is planned to use rail transport, but begun was never completed.
About great project, remembered only in 1970, but now it was about planning a full-fledged road. Construction work began only a decade later and in 6 years the builders had to face many problems, among which were more than ten heavy storms.
The result of the authorities exceeded all expectations, because after a few years the funds invested in construction, have been completely has been warranted. And today, the project brings a significant profit.
Atlantic highway – a place of cultural heritage and the heritage of the Norwegians. Here you can often see filming commercials vehicles, not to mention the huge number of tourists who want to ride.
A splendorous place among the Atlantic ocean!
