Dubai to build world’s tallest arch bridge
As if Dubai was missing landmarks, it is planning to build… the tallest and largest arch bridge in the world. Dubai likes it bigger, taller, and more expensive than anyone else. It was just a matter of time before they decided to build this. The bridge will bet 670 feet tall and will have 12 lanes of traffic. This means it will be able to carry up to 2,000 vehicles per hour. It should be finished for 2012 and it will cost about $817 million.
Henry Klen, from Development Crossing, says:
A recent environmental study shows the bridge is totally unnecessary to improve the infrastructure. It is simple another prestige symbol for Dubai.
It surely does not loos “necessary”, but it looks nice. And we’re talking about landmarks, not just some simple random bridge. The is another example of dubai trying to have all “the most” things. Well, it’s not my monney they are throwing away, even though it could be used for more useful stuff.
By the way, it seems the new metro (previous post) will go through the bridge.
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June 28th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
From a technological standpoint and an architectural one, it is indeed quite impressive to what they are achieving in what is essentially a city in the middle of a desert. However, from an environmental standpoint I can imagine it does put a lot of strain considering the amount of resources needed for such an initiative. Not to mention, imagine the negative environmental impact caused by the indoor ski slopes they have there!
June 28th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I was in Dubai a few months ago and the place is truly an incredible site to see. Beyond the massive buildings and developments rising out of the sand, it is progressing towards being another financial pillar (NY, London, Tokyo) in the world.