Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing

Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing, also known as Sixth Crossing, was reported in 2008 as a future bridge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1][2][3] If completed, it will become the world's longest arch bridge, with a main span 667 metres (2,188 ft) long. The bridge's overall length will be 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi).[1][2] The bridge will be 64 metres (210 ft) wide and will rise 15 metres (49 ft) above the water.[1] The bridge, designed by FXFOWLE Architects,[4] with lighting by AWA Lighting Designers,[5] will cost AED 2.5 billion.[1] It will be a part of a AED 3 billion roads project near The Lagoons.[2] The bridge is expected to be complete in 2015.[6]

Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing
Coordinates	25°12′40.88″N 55°20′42.38″E
Carries	Vehicles and Dubai Metro's Green Line
Crosses	Dubai Creek
Locale	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Maintained by	Roads and Transport Authority
Characteristics
Design	Arch
Total length	1,600 metres (5,200 ft)
Width	64 metres (210 ft)
Height	190 metres (620 ft)
Longest span	667 metres (2,188 ft)
Clearance below	15 metres (49 ft)
History
Designer	FXFOWLE Architects
Construction cost	US$817 million
Location

The bridge will link the localities of Al Jaddaf and Bur Dubai. It will have six lanes of traffic in each direction and will be able to carry 20,000 vehicles per hour.[2] In the center will be a track for Dubai Metro's Green Line.[1]