Jinnah Bridge

Jinnah Bridge (Urdu: جناح برج‎) is a circular flyover located between Kharadar and Kiamari on Chinna Creek in Karachi, Pakistan. Until 1982, the bridge was known as Napier Mole Bridge.[1] It was upgraded and developed into a circular one-way flyover between 1993 and 1997.[1] The bridge connects Karachi port to the city, and is the southwest terminus of Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road. Port Grand Food and Entertainment Complex food street is located in the centre of the flyover.[2]

Jinnah Bridge
جناح برج
The circular Jinnah Bridge, with the Karachi Port Trust Building in the background
Coordinates24°50′34″N 66°59′25″E
Carriesvehicular traffic
LocaleKarachi, Pakistan
Other name(s)
    Named forMuhammad Ali Jinnah
    Characteristics
    Trough constructionreinforced concrete
    Total length1,262.7 metres
    No. of lanes2
    History
    Construction start1993
    Opened1997
    Location

    References
    1. "Year Book 2017-2018" (PDF). Karachi Port Trust. Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
    2. Port Grand | Port Grand Design | Food Street Karachi:, Publisher: archpresspk.com . Retrieved 31 October 2102

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