A striking structure, the bridge is suspended from above by monumental cantilevered concrete beams. The bridge was designed by Kersten Geers David Van Severen in collaboration with Ismael Khonji Architects. The 542’ (165.2m) bridge spans over the eight lanes of traffic as well as a Coast Guard installation which had, until now, isolated Qal’at Bu Mahir fort from residents of Muharraq.