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 Re-opening of the Mudeirej Bridge to Traffic
June 14, 2010The two-way Mudeirej Bridge, was fully re-opened to traffic on June 14, 2010. With approximatley $34 million funds from USAID, the Contrack International rebuilt the bridge’s two spans over a three years and nine months period. The firm employed about 150 workers for the design and construction of the bridge. The Mudeirej Bridge is over 225 feet high and 1,400 feet long and is considered the largest in Lebanon and among the tallest in the Middle East. In addition, the bridge is one of Lebanon's most important commercial links between Beirut and Chtoura, toward Lebanon's eastern border. It will stimulate trade and economic growth essential for Lebanon's financial recovery. More Highlighted Stories |