Shaikh Isa Causeway

Shaikh Isa Causeway (officially known as Shaikh Isa bin Salman Causeway, Arabic: جسر شيخ عيسى بن سلمان) is a causeway in the Kingdom of Bahrain connecting Busaiteen to the Diplomatic Area, near the Bahrain Bay area. Opened to the public in January 1997, it was constructed to relieve the congestion of the previous bridge connecting Muharraq Island to the mainland Bahrain Island.[1]

Shaikh Isa Causeway

جسر شيخ عيسى بن سلمان
The famous triangular white columns on the bridge, meant to symbolise sails
Coordinates26°15′13″N 50°35′36″E
CrossesGulf of Bahrain
Official nameShaikh Isa bin Salman Causeway
Other name(s)Muharraq Causeway
Characteristics
Total length2.5 km (1.6 mi)[1]
Width32 m (105 ft)[2]
History
OpenedJanuary 7, 1997 (1997-01-07)[1]
Location

It is named after the deceased emir of Bahrain, Shaikh Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa.

Commemoration

A commemorative stamp was issued by the Bahrain Post Office in 1997 to commemorate the opening of the bridge.[3]

References

  1. "Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Causeway". Haji Hassan Readymix. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  2. "Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Bridge". Dar Group. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  3. "Bridges on Stamps – Bahrain – Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Bridge". Indian Stamp Ghar. Retrieved 28 March 2013.

26.2535°N 50.5934°E / 26.2535; 50.5934


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