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The '''Sinamalé Bridge''' links the islands of [[Malé]] and [[Hulhumalé]] in the [[Maldives]]. The 2.1 km long bridge will have two car lanes and separate lanes for bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrians<ref>http://maldivesindependent.com/business/china-maldives-friendship-bridge-project-launched-121081</ref>, and opened in 30 August 2018.<ref>http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1044977.shtml</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the-businessreport.com/article/a-new-metropolis-links-up/ |title=“A new metropolis links up” |publisher=The Business Report |accessdate=10 September 2018}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|https://maldivestimes.com/sina-male-bridge-no-tolls-until-september-23/ |title=Sina-Male’ Bridge: No tolls until September 23 |publisher=Maldives Times |accessdate=10 September 2018}}</ref> |
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It is estimated the bridge would cost US$210 million, of which US$126 million will be paid by the Chinese government as a [[grant in aid]].<ref>[http://www.vnews.mv/62115 Housing Minister Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has on Tuesday revealed that approximately USD 210 million will be spent on the Male’-Hulhule bridge]</ref> [[China Harbour Engineering]] (CHEC) is the main contractor and had been praised for the [[Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge]] in Malaysia.<ref>[http://www.chec.bj.cn/zg/tabid/898/InfoID/6402/Default.aspx Witnessed by the President of China and the President of Maldives, CHEC Signed the MOU for Maldives Comprehensive Infrastructure Project] CHEC</ref> |
It is estimated the bridge would cost US$210 million, of which US$126 million will be paid by the Chinese government as a [[grant in aid]].<ref>[http://www.vnews.mv/62115 Housing Minister Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has on Tuesday revealed that approximately USD 210 million will be spent on the Male’-Hulhule bridge]</ref> [[China Harbour Engineering]] (CHEC) is the main contractor and had been praised for the [[Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge]] in Malaysia.<ref>[http://www.chec.bj.cn/zg/tabid/898/InfoID/6402/Default.aspx Witnessed by the President of China and the President of Maldives, CHEC Signed the MOU for Maldives Comprehensive Infrastructure Project] CHEC</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:35, 10 September 2018
Sinamalé Bridge | |
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 The bridge under construction in July 2018 | |
| Coordinates | 4°10′24″N 73°31′28″E / 4.1733°N 73.5245°E |
| Carries | Motor vehicles |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 2.1 km |
| Width | 20.3 m |
| History | |
| Designer | Unknown |
| Constructed by | China Harbour Engineering |
| Construction end | 30 August 2018 |
| Location | |
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The Sinamalé Bridge links the islands of Malé and Hulhumalé in the Maldives. The 2.1 km long bridge will have two car lanes and separate lanes for bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrians[1], and opened in 30 August 2018.[2] [3] [4]
It is estimated the bridge would cost US$210 million, of which US$126 million will be paid by the Chinese government as a grant in aid.[5] China Harbour Engineering (CHEC) is the main contractor and had been praised for the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge in Malaysia.[6]
References
- ^ http://maldivesindependent.com/business/china-maldives-friendship-bridge-project-launched-121081
- ^ http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1044977.shtml
- ^ ""A new metropolis links up"". The Business Report. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
- ^ "Sina-Male' Bridge: No tolls until September 23". Maldives Times.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help); Text "https://maldivestimes.com/sina-male-bridge-no-tolls-until-september-23/" ignored (help) - ^ Housing Minister Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has on Tuesday revealed that approximately USD 210 million will be spent on the Male’-Hulhule bridge
- ^ Witnessed by the President of China and the President of Maldives, CHEC Signed the MOU for Maldives Comprehensive Infrastructure Project CHEC
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