Abu Dhabi's Al Maqta Bridge - in pictures

In 1968, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, prepares to pray on Al Maqta Bridge, accompanied by one of his most trusted advisers, Ahmed Al Suwaidi. Photo: National Archives
In 1968, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, prepares to pray on Al Maqta Bridge, accompanied by one of his most trusted advisers, Ahmed Al Suwaidi. Photo: National Archives
Before the bridge was built, people had to use this causeway. Photo: David Riley
Before the bridge was built, people had to use this causeway. Photo: David Riley
The bridge has been expanded since it first opened. The National
The bridge has been expanded since it first opened. The National
The bridge was decorated with lights to celebrate the UAE turning 50 last year. Victor Besa / The National
The bridge was decorated with lights to celebrate the UAE turning 50 last year. Victor Besa / The National
Al Maqta Bridge is now being transformed once more. Photo: Abu Dhabi Municipality
Al Maqta Bridge is now being transformed once more. Photo: Abu Dhabi Municipality