Al Garhoud Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 25°14′00″N 55°20′17″E / 25.23331°N 55.33814°E |
Carries | Vehicles |
Crosses | Dubai Creek |
Locale | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Maintained by | Roads and Transport Authority |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 520 metres (1,710 ft) |
Clearance below | 16 metres (52 ft) |
History | |
Constructed by | New: BESIX |
Opened | Old: 1976 New: 2008 |
Closed | Old: 2008 |
Location | |
Al Garhoud Bridge (in Arabic: جسر القرهود) is one of three road bridges over Dubai Creek, and one of five crossings, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Garhoud Bridge forms the eastern end of the road toll (called Salik) that went into effect on 1 July 2007. Since the beginning of Salik, Al Garhoud Bridge has seen low amounts of traffic for Dubai.