Saudi Arabia to build 1.2km bridge to Red Sea island - in pictures

Bridge will be part of a 3.3 kilometre crossing to Shurayrah island

An artist’s impression of the bridge to Shurayrah that the Greek company Archirodon will build for the Red Sea Development Company 's Red Sea Project off the west coast of Saudi Arabia. SPA

Archirodon, specialists in marine infrastructure construction, will build a 1.2-kilometre bridge to the resort island of Shurayrah. SPA

Shurayrah Bridge will feature two 36-metre sections at each end of the bridge to allow free movement to marine mammals. SPA

While the new bridge will provide visitor access to the island, the waters around Shurayrah, one of 92 islands in the Red Sea archipelago, are home to the world's fourth largest barrier reef system. SPA

The first phase of hotel and resort development on Shurayrah island is scheduled to open in 2023. SPA

The Red Sea Development Company, developer of the mega-tourism project on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, hired Greek marine contracting specialist Archirodon to design and build a bridge to its main hub island, Shurayrah.

Archirodon will provide engineering, procurement and construction services to build the 1.2 kilometre Shurayrah Bridge. It is part of a longer 3.3km crossing connecting the mainland to the hub island, providing easier access to the archipelago of surrounding islands.

"Shurayrah Bridge will become one of the main access points for guests onto the island, and its completion will mark a major undertaking in the development of the destination," John Pagano, chief executive of TRSDC, said.

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