Jinnah Bridge

Jinnah Bridge (Urdu: جناح پل) is a circular flyover located between Kharadar and Kiamari on Chinna Creek in Karachi, Pakistan. Until 1982, the bridge was known as Napier Mole Bridge.[1] It was upgraded and developed into a circular one-way flyover between 1993 and 1997.[1] The bridge connects Karachi port to the city, and is the southwest terminus of Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road. Port Grand Food and Entertainment Complex food street is located in the centre of the flyover.[2]

Jinnah Bridge
جناح پل
The circular Jinnah Bridge, with the Karachi Port Trust Building in the background
Coordinates24°50′34″N 66°59′25″E
Carriesvehicular traffic
LocaleKarachi, Pakistan
Named forMuhammad Ali Jinnah
Characteristics
Trough constructionreinforced concrete
Total length1,262.7 metres
No. of lanes2
History
Construction start1993
Opened1997
Location

References
  1. "Year Book 2017-2018" (PDF). Karachi Port Trust. Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
  2. Port Grand | Port Grand Design | Food Street Karachi: Archived 2019-06-18 at the Wayback Machine, Publisher: archpresspk.com . Retrieved 31 October 2102

24.8427°N 66.9903°E / 24.8427; 66.9903

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