King Fahd Causeway
road bridge in Persian Gulf / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The King Fahd Causeway is a causeway joining Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The idea to make the causeway was to improve the connections between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.[2] Surveying began in 1968. Construction began in 1981. In 1986 it was opened to the public.
Quick Facts King Fahd Causeway جسر الملك فهد, Coordinates ...
King Fahd Causeway جسر الملك فهد | |
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Coordinates | 26°10′57″N 50°20′09″E |
Carries | Motor vehicles |
Crosses | Gulf of Bahrain |
Locale | Bahrain Saudi Arabia |
Official name | King Fahd Causeway |
Other name(s) | Bahrain Bridge |
Named for | Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud |
Maintained by | King Fahd Causeway Authority |
Website | www |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 25 km (16 mi) |
Width | 23 m (75 ft) |
History | |
Constructed by | Ballast Nedam |
Construction cost | US$ 800 million |
Opened | 26 November 1986; 37 years ago (1986-11-26) |
Statistics | |
Toll | SAR 25, BHD 2.5 (Small Vehicles) SAR 35, BHD 3.5 (Light Trucks & Small Bus) SAR 50, BHD 5 (Large Buses) SAR 5, BHD 0.500 per ton (Trucks)[1] |
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In 2008 there was an average of 48,600 passengers per day.[3]