Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has extended the tender closing date for the contract to build the Infinity Bridge crossing Dubai Creek to 29 March.

It is understood that at least four contractors had been preparing to submit bids on the previous 22 March closing date. The companies are: Spain’s Acciona, the local Al-Naboodah Contracting Company, the local/Belgian Belhasa Six Construct, and Beijing-based China State Construction Engineering Corporation.

Dubai wants the Infinity Bridge to be another architectural landmark for the emirate. It will be a box girder bridge with a decorative Infinity arch that offers minimal structural functionality. The bridge will have a total length of about 300 metres with 15 metres of clearance above the waters of the Creek. It is expected that it will take 24 months to build.

The Infinity Bridge will be built near to the mouth of the Creek. It is part of the larger Shindagha Corridor scheme that runs through Bur Dubai and Deira.

Tenders for the construction of bridges connecting to Deira Islands, which is being developed by Nakheel, are scheduled to be opened on 27 March.

The US’ Parsons is the consultant for the Shindagha Corridor scheme and the Infinity Bridge.