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Shura Pedestrian Bridge

Saudi Arabia

2020 - 2024

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Project Description

Approach Words: Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Urban Resilience

Public Policy Instruments: Planning, Regulatory

The Shura Pedestrian Bridge, also known as the Shurayrah Bridge,¹ is an infrastructure project serving as a vital connection between the Saudi mainland and Shurayrah (Shura) Island, the central hub within The Red Sea Project.ⁱ ² ³
envisioning “establishing a seamless connection between the mainland and Shurayrah Island, the project aims to provide efficient and sustainable access to this luxury tourism destination while supporting the broader regenerative tourism objectives of The Red Sea Project”.⁴ ⁵

Title: Aerial view of the Shura bridge

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Title: Shurayrah bridge under construction; installing piles

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Title: Bike lane at the Shura Bridge shaded with flowers

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Title: Lanes for pedestrians, bicycles, and smart cars

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Title: Aerial view of the Shura bridge

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Title: Shurayrah bridge under construction; installing piles

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Title: Bike lane at the Shura Bridge shaded with flowers

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Title: Lanes for pedestrians, bicycles, and smart cars

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The Shura Bridge, located in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia,⁶ spanning 1.2 kilometers and forms as key part of a larger 3.3 kilometers crossing⁷ that links Shurayrah Island, one of 22 chosen for development from an archipelago of over 90 islands.⁸ measuring 28 meters in width, the bridge accommodates lanes for pedestrians, bicycles, and smart cars,⁹ including two 36-meters sections at each end, allowing marine mammals to pass through.¹⁰
Key implementation tools for the Shura Bridge focus on sustainability and environmental protection.¹¹ Measures include strict sediment control during piling activities, with monitoring buoys in place to detect and prevent any breakthrough.¹² To reduce material transport distances, a precast yard is located near the coast, while concrete is sourced from on-site batching plants to minimize environmental impact.¹³
The Shura Bridge is designed to uphold sustainability, engineering excellence, and tourism development while adhering to TRSDC’s strict environmental standards.¹⁴ It features designated openings for marine life movement and incorporates sustainable construction techniques.¹⁵ By using local materials, reducing transport distances, and implementing strict environmental monitoring, the bridge balances innovation with ecological preservation.¹⁶ Serving as both a functional link and a landmark, it enhances the natural habitat.¹⁷ ¹⁸
The bridge offers tourists and visitors seamless access to Shurayrah Island’s luxury resorts and attractions.¹⁹

Owner/Developer (Public)

Saudi Government

Owner/Developer

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC)/ Red Sea Global ⁴⁰

Consultant/Designer

Foster + Partners ⁴¹

Buro Happold (KSA)⁴²

Funder

Public Investment Fund (PIF)⁴³

Contractor/Implementer

Al Fouzan Trading & General Construction Company (KSA)⁴⁴

Al-Rashid Trading & Contracting Company (KSA)⁴⁵

Mofarreh Al-Harbi & Partners Company Ltd. (KSA)⁴⁶

Owner/Developer (Public)

Saudi Government

Owner/Developer

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC)/ Red Sea Global ⁴⁰

Contractor/Implementer

Al Fouzan Trading & General Construction Company (KSA)⁴⁴

Al-Rashid Trading & Contracting Company (KSA)⁴⁵

Mofarreh Al-Harbi & Partners Company Ltd. (KSA)⁴⁶

Funder

Public Investment Fund (PIF)⁴³

Consultant/Designer

Foster + Partners ⁴¹

Buro Happold (KSA)⁴²

The Shura Bridge project is led by The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC)²⁰ and owned by the Red Sea Global,²¹ both wholly owned subsidiaries of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), overseeing its integration into the broader Red Sea Project.²² Several main contractors were responsible for the bridge’s design, engineering, procurement, and construction,²³ including Archirodon N.V. (Greece), Al Fouzan Trading & General Construction Company (KSA), Webuild S.p.A. (Italy), Al-Rashid Trading & Contracting Company (KSA), POSCO Engineering & Construction (Korea), Mofarreh Al-Harbi & Partners Company Ltd. (KSA), and Mammoet KSA Limited Company as a subcontractor.²⁴ Foster + Partners contributed to the broader Coral Bloom design concept,²⁵ while environmental consultants and marine biologists monitor the ecological impact,²⁶ including Buro Happold (KSA) as a main consultant.²⁷ The project is closely aligned with Saudi government Vision 2030 and is supported by TRSDC and The Red Sea Project to advance the Kingdom’s national development and infrastructure goals.²⁸
In 2020, the bidding process progressed with evaluations and the main contractor award anticipatd by December.²⁹ TRSDC appointed ARCHIRODON as the bridge’s design and construction partner on June 9, 2021,³⁰ following the main contractor award in January 2021 and contract finalization in February 2021.³¹ With a project budget of $20 million,³² construction commenced on May 16, 2022.³³ The last 400-tonne concrete block was installed on August 22, 2022,³⁴ and the bridge officially opened on October 18, 2022.³⁵ The project was marked as completed in January 2023,³⁶ with structural work finalized on August 3, 2023.³⁷ The final financial aspects were concluded on February 11, 2024,³⁸ and as of March 9, 2024, asphalt work was underway.³⁹

Project Link, Endnotes and References

Project Link

https://www.redseaglobal.com/en/-/media-center/rsg-appoints-archirodon-to-design-and-build-bridge-to-shurayrah

Endnotes

i The Red Sea Project is a key component of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economy and promote sustainable tourism. More information via: https://zamzam.com/blog/news-shurayrah-the-longest-water-bridge-in-saudi-arabia-is-now-complete/ [Accessed on February 24, 2025].

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Shurayrah Permanent Bridge Project – Red Sea. (2023). In Shurayrah Permanent Bridge Project – Red Sea. Retrieved February 25, 2025, from https://metenders.com/download_print.asp?UID=68355&REFNO=511491
ACH – details. (2024, March 9). Retrieved February 24, 2025, from https://arabcompanyhouse.com/details/saudi-arabia-completes-work-on-longest-water-bridge-on-red-sea
TRSDC Awards Contract for Shurayrah Bridge | TheSustainabilist. (2021, June 9). TheSustainabilist |. Retrieved February 24, 2025, from https://thesustainabilist.ae/trsdc-appoints-archirodon-to-design-and-build-bridge-to-shurayrah/
Goveas, B. (2021, July 1). Archirodon to build Red Sea Project’s bridge. Retrieved February 24, 2025, from https://gulfconstructiononline.com/Article/1626102/Archirodon_to_build_Red_Sea_Project%E2%80%99s_bridge
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