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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:
km
Name
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 project
Description
Value
Dimensions
total length
25 km
length of viaducts
12 430 m
number of lanes
4
Quantities used in construction
concrete volume
350 000 m
3
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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