Baghdad, Iraq – The Modern Bridges Transform Baghdad initiative continues to reshape the city’s urban transport landscape. The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities has begun implementing advanced technologies never before used in Iraq. These innovations are part of a broader project to ease traffic congestion, especially along Abu Nuwas Street.
Spokesman Nabeel Al-Saffar confirmed the launch of major development work across a 7.7-kilometer stretch. This area runs from the Al-Karrada Martyrs Garden to the Qadisiyah Expressway and Al-Nusour Square. The goal is to complete all phases of this massive urban development effort efficiently and swiftly.
One of the key highlights is the construction of a new bridge using the Modern Bridges Transform Baghdad approach. This structure incorporates a cutting-edge movable carriage system. Engineers use this system to span up to 85 meters between supports. As a result, fewer pillars are needed in the Tigris River, which reduces environmental impact and construction challenges.
Officials consider this new bridge, known as the Second Jadriya Bridge, a vital link. It serves as an extension of Abu Nuwas Street and aligns with the same development axis. The integration boosts the project’s efficiency and ensures smoother traffic flow across Baghdad.
Meanwhile, engineering teams under the Roads and Bridges Department continue working without major delays. The Ministry has already opened most sections of the first and second infrastructure packages. Out of thirteen total projects, nine have been completed. The remaining four projects are under active development.
These include Al-Nusour Square, the Tobji–Shaljiya route, the Sraydat project, and the Masafi corridor. Additionally, the Ministry has included uncompleted structures—like Tallaei Square and the Gaza Bridge—within the current operational plan.
Moreover, the Ministry’s strategic plan outlines the construction of Modern Bridges Transform Baghdad crossings over the Tigris. These include the Second Jadriya, Gaza, Second Sarrafiya, and two parallel bridges near the Suspension Bridge. A new bridge in Al-Kriyat also joins this growing network.
Progress continues on the Bijiyah Interchange, which is now 85% complete. This two-bridge, four-kilometer project connects Tallaei Square to Al-Muthanna Airport Street. It will ease pressure on Damascus and Al-Zawraa streets by offering a new transport axis.
By incorporating international technologies, the Ministry aims to deliver lasting solutions. Officials want these advanced techniques to modernize Baghdad’s infrastructure. In doing so, the Modern Bridges Transform Baghdad effort not only reduces traffic congestion but also elevates the capital’s development trajectory.
