Persian Gulf Bridge, Infrastructure project near Bandar Abbas, Iran
The Persian Gulf Bridge is a road bridge that spans roughly 2.4 kilometers across open water between Qeshm Island and the mainland. It connects Laft port on the island to Pahal port in Bandar Abbas, creating a direct crossing where boats previously provided the only link.
Work on the bridge started in 2011 as a major infrastructure project. The construction represented a milestone in connecting the island to the industrial development plans for the region.
The bridge represents a major development in Iranian engineering capabilities, with domestic companies leading the €450 million construction project.
The bridge enables fast transport of goods and materials between the island and mainland, replacing slower ferry services. Visitors should be aware that access conditions and timing may vary depending on local circumstances.
The bridge forms part of a larger transport corridor linking multiple ports along Iran's coast and connecting to different bodies of water. It plays a role in a wider network joining island ports with destinations on the Gulf of Oman and ports further north.
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