Suez Canal Bridge

The Suez Canal Bridge extends 3900 meters across the waterway with two H-shaped pylons reaching 154 meters into the sky.

The bridge construction started in 1995 and required substantial financial support from Japan, which covered sixty percent of the total costs.

The name El-Qantara translates to 'the bridge' in Arabic, reflecting the location's historical role as a crossing point between continents.

Four traffic lanes allow vehicles to cross between Africa and Asia, maintaining a clearance of 70 meters for ships passing underneath.

The main pylons incorporate design elements from ancient Egyptian obelisks while supporting the longest span of 404 meters with steel cables.

Location: El-Qantarah al-Sharqiya

Inception: October 9, 2001

Official opening: October 9, 2001

Height: 154 m

Length: 3,900 m

Longest Span: 404 m

Made from material: steel, concrete

GPS coordinates: 30.82814,32.31772

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45