King Abdullah Bridge, Concrete border bridge in West Bank, Israel and Jordan.
Description
The King Abdullah Bridge is a concrete and steel structure that crosses the Jordan River, linking the West Bank with Jordan. It was built to serve as a border crossing between the two territories.
History
The bridge opened in 1955 as a functioning crossing between the two territories. It was damaged during the 1967 war and has remained closed since then.
Culture
The structure is named after Abdullah I of Jordan and marks a symbolic link between Palestinian and Jordanian territories. It once facilitated everyday movement and trade between communities on opposite sides of the river.
Practical
The bridge sits about five kilometers southeast of Jericho and is currently not operational, so visitors can only view it from a distance. Alternative river crossings are available elsewhere in the region.
Did you know?
If the structure were rebuilt, it would enable a drive between Jerusalem and Amman in roughly 45 minutes. This reveals how geographically close these two cities actually are.
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