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The 6th of October Bridge (Arabic: كوبري 6 أكتوبر Kubri 6 [Sadis] Uktubar) is an elevated highway in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt.The 20.5-kilometre (12.7 mi) bridge and causeway crosses the Nile twice from the western bank suburbs, east through Gezira Island to Downtown Cairo, and on to connect the city to other highways that lead to the Cairo International Airport to the east.
The coordinated offensive would begin at 14:00 (Cairo Local Time). 6 October was chosen for several reasons. The speed of the water current and the tide were optimal for a crossing operation, and for most of the night there was a full moon, facilitating bridge construction.
Crosses Opened Location Governorate Ref. 1: Roda Island Bridge: Pontoon bridge: Footbridge Nile (short arm) Cairo ... 6th October Bridge: جسر 6 أكتوبر ...
In 1970, the first phase of the 6th of October Bridge was opened. [4] This bridge, which is considered the main artery of the Egyptian capital, was the first prestressed concrete bridge to be entirely designed, constructed and the construction supervised by Egyptian firms. [5] ACE Moharram Bakhoum was the designer and construction supervisor. [6]
6th October Bridge in Cairo. Two trans-African automobile routes originate in Cairo: the Cairo-Cape Town Highway and the Cairo-Dakar Highway. An extensive road network connects Cairo with other Egyptian cities and villages. There is a new Ring Road that surrounds the outskirts of the city, with exits that reach outer Cairo districts.
The 6th Street Bridge, known as the "Ribbon of Light," has partly gone dark because of copper wire thieves.
People visit the location of the Nova music festival in Israel on April 7, marking the six-month anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war. The site was targeted during Hamas' assault on Oct. 7.
Pages in category "Bridges in Cairo" ... not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 6th October Bridge; B. Boulak Bridge; I. Imbaba Bridge; Q. Qasr El Nil Bridge; R. Rod El ...