Which bridge, built in 1968, was the first link between Abu Dhabi's island city and the mainland?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Maqta Bridge
- Step 1: Abu Dhabi city is on an island less than 250 metres from the mainland, linked by three main bridges. Answer: The Maqta Bridge. The Maqta Bridge, built in 1968, is the oldest of the three; the Mussafah Bridge opened in 1977 and the Sheikh Zayed Bridge, designed by Zaha Hadid, opened in 2010. Why not the others: The Mussafah Bridge: The Mussafah Bridge opened in 1977, later than the Maqta Bridge. The Sheikh Zayed Bridge: The Sheikh Zayed Bridge opened in 2010. The Bosphorus Bridge doesn't fit.
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