10 information about the Stanley Bridge in Alexandria and the history of its founding.. Learn about it

The Stanley Bridge in Alexandria is considered the most important landmark of the governorate. It achieved a traffic boom in the early 2000s after its official opening and became a tourist attraction for all citizens from all governorates to see the splendor of the architecture and how the bridge was built in the middle of the sea.

“The Seventh Day” publishes information about him in the following lines:

1- The bridge was established during the era of the former governor, Major General Abdel Salam Al-Mahjoub, who proposed this idea to solve the traffic crisis in Alexandria Governorate, specifically in the Stanley area.

2-Construction of the Moubary to expand the Corniche Road to the road leading to Mansheya.

3- The bridge was opened in 2001 in a major celebration attended by senior statesmen.

4- The cost of the bridge was 30 million pounds.

5- It is named after the English traveler, Henry Momorton Stanley, who made important discoveries, including the discoveries of the sources of the Nile in Lake Victoria.

6- The Italian-style bridge was established, inspired by the style of Montazah Palace. It resembles royal palaces, including special lighting columns.

7- The bridge is 400 meters long.

8- Its width is 21 meters.

9- Construction of the bridge in one direction, parallel to the Corniche.

10- He was able to facilitate traffic on the road, which created a major dilemma, especially at the end of the nineties, after the introduction of cars and the increase in population numbers.