In Oman, the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology has agreed to the construction of the Al Mughassil Road and Bridge project.
The proposed design for the Al Mughassil Road and Bridge. Credit: Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
The 630m bridge has a visually arresting design. It will be supported by 20 piers and two 30m high side abutments. The design features six decorative arches, two of which will be 45.9m tall and the others 35.9m. The bridge has parking and a pedestrian walkway, with an underpass giving access to the area’s tourist sites.