The road submerged under the water 2 times a day

When the tide rises, Passage du Góis sinks deep under the sea. If you want to go back and forth between Burnёf Bay and Noirmoutier Island (France), there's no other way but to wait for the sprint.

When the tide rises, Passage du Góis sinks deep under the sea. If you want to go back and forth between Burnёf Bay and Noirmoutier Island (France), there's no other way but to wait for the sprint.

Picture 1 of The road submerged under the water 2 times a day

In 1701, the trail connecting the mainland and the island of Noirmoutier was first recorded on the map.More than 100 years later, passenger carriage services began to appear.(Photo: H1apn).

Picture 2 of The road submerged under the water 2 times a day

About 4.5 km long, Passage du Góis looks normal but extremely dangerous.(Photo: Feel-planet).

Picture 3 of The road submerged under the water 2 times a day

At high tide, the road sinks about 4m deep under the sea.(Photo: Drive2).

Picture 4 of The road submerged under the water 2 times a day

People can only move on this road twice a day, lasting a total of about 4 hours.(Photo: Drive2).

Picture 5 of The road submerged under the water 2 times a day

Frequently submerged by seawater, vehicles passing through Passage du Góis must run at very low speeds because of slippery.(Photo: Drive2).

Picture 6 of The road submerged under the water 2 times a day

The local government ordered a series of dangerous warning boards, and informed visitors the hours to safely pass here.(Photo: Drive2).

Picture 7 of The road submerged under the water 2 times a day

However, many people still get stuck in the middle of the road every year at high tide.(Photo: Drive2).

Picture 8 of The road submerged under the water 2 times a day

Dozens of rescue towers have been built along the road.Stuck visitors can climb this tower to wait for rescue or sprint.(Photo: Drive2).

Update 18 December 2018
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