Record-setting sea crossing proposed

The authorities in Oman are working on plans for a 40km bridge link. This bridge would connect to Masirah Island and would cross over the sea. The authorities hope to open the tender process some time during 2011. The project is expected to cost in the region of US$1.5 billion and faces many technical challenges.
May 28, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSSThe authorities in Oman are working on plans for a 40km bridge link. This bridge would connect to Masirah Island and would cross over the sea. The authorities hope to open the tender process some time during 2011. The project is expected to cost in the region of US$1.5 billion and faces many technical challenges. It also faces some environmental questions as Masirah Island provides a habitat for greenbacks and loggerhead turtles and any work carried out would have to avoid causing harm to the wildlife.
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