Aswan bridge, Road bridge in Aswan, Egypt.
The Aswan Bridge is a road bridge that carries vehicles and pedestrians across the Nile River in this southern Egyptian city. It connects the main urban area with New Aswan City on the opposite bank.
The bridge was built in the early 2000s and represents a major modern infrastructure project for the region. Its construction marked a turning point in connecting the city areas on both sides of the Nile.
The bridge structure incorporates design elements that reference ancient Egyptian sun boats, integrating traditional symbolism into modern infrastructure.
The bridge is open to both car and foot traffic and is best visited during daytime when visibility is good. Traffic tends to be heavy during early morning and late afternoon hours.
Located 11 kilometers north of central Aswan, the bridge required an investment of 180 million Egyptian pounds and serves a 12-kilometer community stretch.
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