... seven dark years of standing. " This is the title of a song, with the First, the East German band carat, have later the German Rocker Peter Maffay recorded a erkleckliches sum.
In Abu Dhabi we are the bridge not quite ready. But it goes forward. On 25 November Sheik Zayed Bridge opened! All have a little bit surprised, but the building turned out badly for a long time to a standstill and eventually took eight years to complete.
The data of the Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid designed the arch bridge are no less impressive: over a total length of 842 meters two four-lane roads, the island city of Abu Dhabi, connected to the mainland. Characteristic of the work are rising steeply and descending S-curves on the actual bridge, to symbolize the progress of the sand dunes.
The opening was originally planned already for 2006, but financial disputes between the government contracting and construction companies hindered the work. The cost was under that project delays at 270 million U.S. dollars. In addition to the Maqta - and the Mussafah Brigde brings the newly opened design valuable resources, especially after traveling from the city of Abu Dhabi, Dubai. The time savings would be up to fifteen minutes.
The structure is impressive, especially at night. The generously curved Arches are illuminated with powerful spotlights that cover the bridge construction, thanks to ever-changing color combinations, a colorful veil.
The new connection, the drive from our home to Etihad's headquarters - and the Flight Safety Office - has become much easier and shorter. For the way to the airport, we are still using the Maqta Bridge , just a few meters beside the newly opened Sheik Zayed is bridge.
With each year, with each newly created building Abu Dhabi moves closer to the neighboring city of Dubai. The population adding to the capital growing big-city feel. On the Corniche skyscrapers shooting up like mushrooms in the sand. In addition to the Emirates Palace Hotel crowned by mighty Etihad Towers to move steadily closer to its completion. Allen doomsayers turns the wheel is inevitable. And there is no doubt that the Qatar awarded 2022 World Cup soccer throughout the region will ensure the medium term further impetus.
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