Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway
bridge in Kuwait
The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway (Arabic: جسر الشيخ جابر الأحمد الصباح) is a causeway in Kuwait that spans the Bay of Kuwait in two directions and comprises two links: the Main Link, which connects Kuwait City with northern Kuwait (including Subiya and Bubiyan Island); and a Doha Link, which connects Kuwait City with Doha district. It crosses two artificial islands (Bay Island North and Bay Island South). The causeway opened on May 1, 2019. It is part of Kuwait Vision 2035.
The causeway is named after Sheikh Jaber Al-Sabah, the previous Emir of Kuwait. It was considered one of the largest and most challenging transport infrastructure projects in Kuwait and the Middle East. The Main Link is the 4th longest road bridge in the world at 36.14 km. The overall causeway consists of two bridges. Both bridges have a combined length of 48.5 kilometers.
History
Under China's Belt and Road Initiative, the causeway is part of the first phase of the Silk City project.
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