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Floating Bridge الجسر العائم | |
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Coordinates | 25°14′56″N 55°19′33″E / 25.2489°N 55.3259°E |
Carries | Pedestrian and Vehicle |
Locale | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Characteristics | |
Design | Pontoon bridge |
Material | Concrete |
Trough construction | Steel |
Total length | 365 metres |
Width | 22 metres |
History | |
Constructed by | Waagner Biro Gulf |
Construction cost | DH 155 million (US$42 million) |
Opened | 16 July 2007 |
Inaugurated | 15 July 2007 |
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Floating Bridge (Arabic: الجسر العائم) is a pontoon bridge located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1] The bridge is the first of its kind in the region and was built to reduce traffic congestion on the Al Garhoud and Al Maktoum Bridges.[2] The Floating Bridge is the fifth crossing on Dubai Creek, the others being Al Shindagha Tunnel, Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Infinity Bridge and Business Bay Crossing.