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The arched causeway maintains navigation channels for boats and allows fish and other marine animals to pass freely. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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A new 11km bridge that connects Al Reem Island, Umm Yifeenah Island and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street has been opened. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The bridge was inaugurated by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, on Thursday. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
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The project has seven bridges, including two that run over water for 3.8km. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Sheikh Khaled and other sheikhs and officials at the inauguration. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
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The six-lane highway also has paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The six-lane highway can accommodate 6,000 vehicles an hour in each direction. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The arched causeway maintains navigation channels for boats and allows fish and other marine animals to pass freely. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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A new 11km bridge that connects Al Reem Island, Umm Yifeenah Island and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street has been opened. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The bridge was inaugurated by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, on Thursday. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
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The project has seven bridges, including two that run over water for 3.8km. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Sheikh Khaled and other sheikhs and officials at the inauguration. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
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The six-lane highway also has paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The six-lane highway can accommodate 6,000 vehicles an hour in each direction. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The arched causeway maintains navigation channels for boats and allows fish and other marine animals to pass freely. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Two new UAE bridges will connect people's lives in vastly different ways
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Nick March is an assistant editor-in-chief at The National
17 February, 2023