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JEDDAH – MAKKAH EXPRESSWAY. SAUDI ARABIA
(1985)
Longest urban viaduct in the world on completion.
Dual 12.5 km structure completely precast including 8
ramp/viaduct junctions. Exceptional aesthetic merit.
Figures 65 and 66: Structure in both urban and sub-urban
contexts gives the light and porosity
under the alignment
DIWAN UNDERPASS, SAUDI ARABIA (1981) WADI MUJIB BRIDGE, JORDAN (1994)
Cut and cover underpass adjacent to the sea-front in
Jeddah. 80m
span
cable
supported
precompressed encased stays.
Sole responsibility for design of structures and
lighting, including bespoke luminaires and textures
precast concrete retaining walls. Longest span bridge in Jordon on completion.
bridge
Figure 68: Wadi Mujib Bridge is located on the bank
of the Dead Sea with encased stays giving
superior corrosion protection
Figure 1: Integrated design of an underpass. Simple use of texture
and light gives an improved user experience
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