Storseisundet Bridge
Rising over the sea.
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The Atlantic Ocean Road is an 8.3 km stretch of County Road 64 that runs through an archipelago of small islands in Møre og Romsdal, western Norway, between the villages of Kårvåg and Vevang. It looks out over an exposed part of the Norwegian Sea and lies about 33 km in a straight line from the town of Molde. The road crosses small islands and skerries linked by causeways, viaducts and eight bridges, the best known being Storseisundet Bridge. It was first proposed as a railway in the early 20th century; work on the road began on 1 August 1983, 12 storms hit the area during construction, and it opened on 7 July 1989. It is now a protected cultural heritage site and a National Tourist Route, and a favourite location for car commercials. The grey road curls over low rocky islands between sea and sky, and the arched Storseisundet Bridge rises so abruptly over the water that it seems to end in mid-air. Small red fishing huts dot the shore, and purple flowers grow among the rocks. You can drive it in minutes, but there are parking areas, viewpoints and walkways out over the water. In storms waves break over the road, so drive with care.
Rising over the sea.
Between sea and sky.
Out over the water.
Between Kårvåg and Vevang, Averøy and Hustadvika, Norway
Yes, the toll was removed in 1999.
Waves break over it, so take care.