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Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway

The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway is a mega bridge project with an estimated construction value of approximately US$3 billion5] that spans the Bay of Kuwait in two directions and comprises two projects: Main Link, which connects Kuwait City with the future Silk City; and Doha Link, which connects Kuwait City with Doha and the Kuwait Entertainment City. The project forms part of the Kuwait National Development Plan 2035. The bridges are named after the late Sheikh Jaber Al-Sabah who reigned during the Gulf War. to commemorate his contribution to the development of Kuwait. It is one of the largest and most challenging transport infrastructure projects in Kuwait, as well as the entire Middle East region. The Main Link is the 4th longest road bridge in the world at 36.14 km.[6 Both bridges have a combined length of 48.5 kilometers.[7]

Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway

جسر الشيخ جابر الأحمد الصباح

Coordinates29°22′16″N 47°54′37″ECarriesMotor vehiclesCrossesKuwait BayLocaleKuwait City and Silk City, KuwaitOwnerMinistry of Public WorksWebsitesheikhjabercauseway.comCharacteristicsDesignBeam bridgeMaterialConcrete and steelTotal lengthCombined length of 48.5 km (30 mi). Main link is 36 km and Doha Link is 12 km[1]Height151 m (495 ft) (max pylon above ground)[2]No. of lanes6 lanes of traffic, 2 emergency lanesHistoryDesignerSystraConstructed byHyundai Engineering & ConstructionConstruction startNovember 3, 2013[3]Construction endMay 1, 2019[4]Construction costUS$ 3.6 billionInaugurated1 May 2019; 20 months ago

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The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Bridge project is one of the most important mega projects listed within the development plan of the state and is one of the largest and most magnificent marine bridges in the world. The project is located in the Gulf of Kuwait between Kuwait City and the Al-Sabya area, and it is considered one of the largest projects in the field of transportation and infrastructure in Kuwait and the entire region, where The main bridge path (Al-Sabiya link bridge) starts from the Shuwaikh area with the intersection of Al-Ghazali Highway and Jamal Abdul Nasser Street to cross John Kuwait to Al-Sabiya in the north with a length of approximately 37.5 km. The main bridge path in each direction contains three traffic lanes and an emergency lane, and the design speed of the bridge is 120 km / hour, which contributes to raising the level of...

One spot in Kuwait to visit at once. A one time visit. The bridge being is well maintained for the time being. The speed limit needs to be maintained at all times. Littering can give you good fines. You need to be well behaved at all times. Improper behaviour and stopping at wrong areas can also give you fines. There are 2 exits. One exit has some area for viewing. There is some parking area and if you don't park there you will be fined. 2 nd exit is under construction. The drive is...