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Project-ID: p0000159
Created on: 27/09/02
Modified on: 24/06/09


King Fahd Causeway

Built: 1981 - 1986
Project type: Road connection  
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Location(s):
*al-Azizia, Saudi Arabia
*Jasra, Bahrain
Structures that are part of this project:
kmName
 King Fahd Causeway Bridge I (1986)
 King Fahd Causeway Bridge II (1986)
 King Fahd Causeway Bridge III (1986)
 King Fahd Causeway Bridge IV (1986)
 King Fahd Causeway Bridge V (1986)

Technical information
Part of projectDescriptionValue
Dimensions
  total length 25 km
  length of viaducts 12 430 m
  number of lanes 4
Quantities used in construction
  concrete volume 350 000 m3
  reinforcing steel 147 000 t
Cost
  cost of construction US$ 1 200 000 000

Chronology
8 July 1981
Construction agreement between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain is signed.
11 April 1985
Last box girder is launched.
25 November 1986
Causeway is officially opened.

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External LinkKing Fahd: Roads (King Fahd Causeway) English

 
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