Overview

Particular significance is attached to the reconstruction of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Bridge which was built 40 years ago but destroyed by floods, leaving many villagers cut off and without necessary relief or supplies. The bridge is the most important in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, a main artery for Province inhabitants and a vital link to the Province highway. The 330 meter-long, 10 meter-wide, 6 meter-high bridge has a travel capacity of more than 5000 vehicles daily and serves as many as 70,000 commuters.

As to the technical specifications of the bridge, all metal works were made in the United Kingdom, and special technical and engineering specifications were applied in the manufacturing and erection processes as per interna- tional standards, including seismic and flood resistance by supporting river banks with a 900 meter-long water barrier. Anti-erosion, rust and humidity reinforced concrete bases supported the bridge which was supplied with a solar powered lighting system. Management and operation facilities were built and a pedestrian lane –parallel to the vehicles’- was added. The project cost $12,460,000.

The Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Bridge is a new architectural landmark in the heart of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, and its strategic location on the Swat River makes it an indispensable part of the Province’s main road network and a tourist attraction thanks to its unique aesthetic design which is similar to the one used in Al Maqtaa Bridge in Abu Dhabi. It boasts a beautiful heritage-oriented look with its historical castles at both ends of the bridge. Reproduction of archeological castles and buildings mark a glorious past with an unmistakable touch of the life of UAE people.

Overview

This vital Bridge was named after the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May God bless his soul) as a sign of gratitude, recognition and appreciation of his significant generous development efforts to assist the people of Pakistan over the past years. His Highness was a rock solid supporter of Pakistan and was keen to help Pakistanis achieve progress and development in various humanitarian, developmental and cultural aspects.

Particular significance is attached to the reconstruction of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Bridge which was built 40 years ago but destroyed by floods, leaving many villagers cut off and without necessary relief or supplies. The bridge is the most important in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, a main artery for Province inhabitants and a vital link to the highway. The 448 meter-long, 10.7 meter-wide, 7 meter-high bridge has a travel capacity of more than 4000 vehicles daily and serves as many as 2,000,000 commuters in an area of 1235 square kilometers.

As to the technical specifications of the bridge, all metal works were made in the United Kingdom, and special technical and engineering specifications were applied in the manufacturing and erection processes as per interna- tional standards, including seismic and flood resistance by supporting river banks with a 1300 meter- long water barrier. Anti-erosion, rust and humidity reinforced concrete base supported the bridge which was supplied with a solar powered lighting system. Management and operation facilities were built and a pedestrian lane –parallel to the vehicles’- was added. The project cost $10,510,000.

The Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Bridge is a new architectural landmark and a tourist attraction thanks to its unique aesthetic design where a prototype of Al Jaheli Castle was built at the entrance of the bridge. The castle is historically attached to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May God bless his soul) as the one he grew up in nearby in Al Ain which marked the beginning of the leader’s march that was crowned with the UAE Union and the unity of all UAE people under the leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May God bless his soul).

Overview

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road is the largest and most important modern development project hosted by Pakistan. It is the first step towards progress and prosperity in Southern Waziristan where it will help stimulate social, economic, educational and health development, and will have a direct bearing on the development and welfare of the local inhabitants in the region and FATA.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road acquires its importance as one of the most vital macadamized streets which extends from Wana to Angoor Adda in Southern Waziristan. It has a positive effect on improving transport roads and linking together towns and villages which, citing rigid topography; find it hard to connect to the main cities. It also reduces travel expenses of individuals and goods, metals and agricultural products to main distribu- tion outlets. Moreover, It, deepens social communication and unity among locals, provides a quick but safe means of transport for hospitals, colleges, academic institutions and government agencies/directorates, and serves as a third strategic crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan cutting short the distance between Karachi and Kabul by about 400 kilometers.

The 50 kilometer-long, 9 meter-wide Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Street boasts ultra-modern engineering and technical specifications. It has 5 bridges, 105 sewers, side protection walls, 16.8 kilometer-long cement beams, and is 4800-8600 feet above sea level. Topography-wise, 50% of the Street passes through valleys and 50% through mountainous terrain. The gross cost of the Street amounted to $38,010,000.

The geographical mountainous work site, however rugged and enveloped by hard weather conditions –especially in winter- was no obstacle to accomplishing the mission to modern technical and engineering specifications and highest world standards and attaining success.

Today, the inhabitants of Southern Waziristan find life more convenient and are able to travel easily and enjoy the exquisite scenery along Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road which offers them a new artery for life and modern culture.