Sidi Maarouf Bridge

Sidi Maarouf Bridge is a suspension bridge in Casablanca, Morocco.

Started in 2015, comprises the transformation of the junction into a three-level urban interchange made up of a cable-stayed bridge and its access ramps, two large roundabouts and their slip roads, and two one-way underpass sections.


The bridge which is 224 metres long, is characterised by the composite design (steel/concrete) of its deck and tower. The latter, which is 75 metres tall, was purposely designed on a slant by architect Frédéric Zirk and resembles the mast of a sailing boat with the stay cables as sails.


Terre Armée and Freyssinet were selected to contribute to the project: The former was responsible for the studies, design, supply and technical support while the latter supplied and installed the 27 stay cables, the prestressing, bearings and joints.


The bridge was constructed to ease traffic congestion.


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