Bridge of the Horns, Transportation infrastructure project over Bab el-Mandeb Strait between Djibouti and Yemen.
The Bridge of the Horns is a proposed transportation structure designed to cross the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and link the African continent with the Arabian Peninsula. The project would pass over several islands, including Perim, creating a continuous passage between the two regions.
The project was conceived in the early 2000s as a connection solution between two continental regions. The planning phase has extended over many years as technical feasibility and financing have been examined.
The bridge design incorporates two planned metropolitan developments, Noor City in Djibouti and a sister city in Yemen.
The location requires travel over water, so the best way to reach it is by plane or boat. Visitors should know that this is a planned project and access to information points may be limited.
The central suspension span extends 4.9 kilometers, making it the longest suspended bridge section across water in engineering plans.
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