LOCATION:

The location of the Bridge was selected at Qantara about 49 km South of Port Said and 38 Km North of Ismalia.

MAIN FEATURES:

i) Main Bridge

Bridge Type Cable-stayed bridge with steel box girder
Max. Gradient 3.3%
MainPylon Reinforced concrete(H-shape)
MainPylon Foundation Cast-in-place concrete piles
Main Girder Steel box girder with steel deck
SideSpan Piers Reinforced concrete
SideSpan Foundation Cast-in-place concrete piles
Bridge Length (Total) 730m.
Bridge Height 68m. navigational clearance above Canal H.W.L.
SpanArrangement 163m. + 404m. + 163m.
Carriageway width 2*8.15m.

ii) Approach Bridges

Bridge Type PSC box girder, continuous rigid frame type, cast in situ
Gradient 3.3%
Superstructure Continuous girders of 7 spans each
Substructure Reinforced concrete structure
Foundation Cast-in-place concrete piles
Bridge Length (Total) West 1.731 m., East 1,640 m.
Span Spacing 40m.
Carriageway width 2*8.15m.

Project Impact:

1) The Project will Help to achieve the targets of the NPDS.
2) The Project will insure a safe and reliable all weather transportation link between Sinai and Main land Egypt at any time.
3) The Project will help to relocate part of the increasing population of Egypt in Sinai Peninsula.
4) The Project will help in the transportation of goods and passengers between the castern and wastern countries of the middle east and thus contribute to economic and cultural exchange. This in turn will help to support a lasting peace in the Middle East.
5)The Bridge together with the Northen Coastal Highway will help to complete a land transportation route between the North African Countries and Europe through the East Mediterranean and Turkey.
6) The bridge will contribute to the safety of navigation in the Suez Canal by replacing some of the crossing ferries.
7) The Bridge will contribute to the welfare of the inhabitants on both side of the Canal by enabling smooth and timely transportation of food and other services.