Aerial photo of construction site before completion. (photo Fjellanger Widerøe)

Technical information.

Since 1909 plans have been made to connect the island Averøy to the mainland. At that time railroad was considered best. But as the automobile became more and more available the railroad plans were put aside in 1935.

In the 70ties, road project plans were made, and finally, august 1st 1983 construction started on Atlanterhavsveien.

Technical informations on Atlanterhavsveien:

Technical specifications total length 8.274 m width 6,5 m greatest gradient 8% costs (1989) 122 mill. NOK financing 50% highway funds   25% other subsidies and shareholder capital   25% toll fees opened 7. July 1989

8 bridges (sailing clearance in parentheses) Vevangstraumen Bridge 119 meters (10m) Hulvågen Bridges (3 bridges) 293 meters (4m) Storseisundet Bridge 260 meters (23m) Geitøysundet Bridge 52 meters (6m) Store Lauvøysund Bridge 52 meters (3m) Lille Lauvøysund Bridge 115 meters (7m)

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	Aerial photo of Atlanterhavsveien completed. (photo Oddbjørn Roksvaag)