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[[File:H2A - NM105ETunnel.png|thumb|275px|A tunnel of the New Mombasa 105 East.]]


'''New Mombasa 105 East''' ('''NM 105 E''') was a large highway that passed through the city of [[Mombasa]], [[Kenya]] on [[Earth]]. It passed through [[Old Mombasa]] and ended in [[New Mombasa]]'s [[New Mombasa City Center|city center]]. The highway was a significant conduit of [[civilian]] traffic.<ref name="H2">''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level [[Metropolis]]</ref>
==History==
===Battle of Earth===
{{Main|Battle of Earth}}
During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]], the highway was heavily damaged during intense fighting between [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces. Sections of the tunnels collapsed due to Covenant bombardment, and the Highway's emergency doors were activated. The Covenant positioned over a dozen [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] assault vehicles, four [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], and three [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraiths]], several [[Rizsheda-pattern Shade|Shielded Plasma Cannons]], along with a large number of infantry, including [[Sangheili|Elites]], [[Yanme'e|Drones]], [[Kig-Yar|Jackals]], and [[Unggoy|Grunts]], to hold the NM 105 E.<ref name="outskirts">''Halo 2'', campaign level [[Outskirts]]</ref>
[[John-117]] along with a number of [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] led an assault on positions on the highway in the hopes of getting to Mombasa Island. They as well disrupted several Covenant convoys that were within the highway tunnels.{{Ref/Reuse|outskirts}} John and more Marines crossed the highway's large bridge and reached the island. They were soon forced to exit the highway into a service tunnel that led to the [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}
==Route==
The NM 105 E ran through a tunnel in Old Mombasa's [[Liberty Street]] before connecting to New Mombasa via a large suspension bridge. Traveling farther down the highway would take one straight through [[New Mombasa Sector B|Sector B]] and the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|industrial area]] to the [[New Mombasa City Center|city center]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}
===Kilindini bridge===
[[File:H2A Campaign NM105E.png|thumb|250px|The highway bridge running between Old and New Mombasa.]]
[[File:H2A Campaign NM105E.png|thumb|250px|The highway bridge running between Old and New Mombasa.]]
'''New Mombasa 105 East''' ('''NM 105 E''') was a large highway that passed through the city of [[Mombasa]], [[Kenya]] on [[Earth]]. It passed through [[Old Mombasa]] and ended in [[New Mombasa]]'s [[New Mombasa City Center|city center]]. The highway was a significant conduit of [[civilian]] traffic.<ref name="H2">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>
The concept of a cable-stayed bridge had already existed for some time, but the Kilindini bridge used the concept in a unique new way. The design combined several structural concepts to produce a maximally ascetic appeal. It employed an extradosed design with double backward-cantilever rounded-portal spars, connected to the deck with 44 cables in the harp configuration. It was one of few bridges connecting New Mombasa to the mainland via Old Mombasa. Toll booths were stationed at each end of the structure.{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}


==Background==
===Tunnel system===
The NM 105 E ran through a subterranean tunnel beneath Old Mombasa's [[Liberty Street]] before rising and connecting to New Mombasa via a large suspension bridge. This was the main entrance to the city from the south; traveling farther down the highway would take one straight through [[New Mombasa Sector B|Sector B]] and the [[New Mombasa industrial zone|industrial area]] to the [[New Mombasa City Center|city center]]. The highway featured numerous [[blast door]]s designed to shut in case of emergencies such as the bridge's collapse.<ref name="H2"/>
The highway was completely enclosed within an overland tunnel, allowing for the construction of numerous buildings on top. This gave the illusion from most perspectives that the highway was subterranean in spite of a large portion being above ground.{{Ref/Reuse|outskirts}} The tunnel bore a four-lane highway constructed of prefabricated sections that consist of a polymer and concrete mixture.{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}


==Kilindini Bridge==
Mtangwe Underpass on the New Mombasa side passed under the [[Kilindini|Kilindini district]], connecting to other streets such as [[Moi Avenue]] and [[Shimanzi Road]] in the city's industrial area.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]'', [[Palace Hotel]]</ref>  
The highway's most spectacular feature was a special cantilever 44-cable-stayed bridge stretching over Kilindini Channel just west of Mombasa Island. Around 1.9 kilometers long,{{Citation needed}} it was one of few bridges connecting New Mombasa to the mainland via Old Mombasa. A toll booth was stationed at each end of the structure.<ref name="H2"/>


==Tunnel system==
The underground highway was separated into several sections, including Sections C2, C3, and C4.{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}
Presumably due to lack of space to erect new buildings, the highway was completely enclosed within an overland tunnel, allowing for the construction of numerous buildings on top. This gave the illusion from most perspectives that the highway was subterranean in spite of it being entirely above ground, although parts were at or below sea level. The tunnel bore a four-lane highway constructed of prefabricated sections made of [[polycrete]]. Mtangwe Underpass on the New Mombasa side passed under the [[Kilindini|Kilindini district]], connecting to other streets such as [[Moi Avenue]] and [[Shimanzi Road]] in the city's industrial area.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Palace Hotel (short story)|Palace Hotel]]"</ref> The underground highway was separated into several sections, including Sections C2, C3, and C4.<ref name="H2"/>


==Emergency measures==
==Emergency measures==
The New Mombasa 105 East featured several heavy interchange gates that could be closed off by the [[Superintendent]] in the case of emergency. Typically there was a strip one either side of each section that allowed for passage uninterrupted by traffic in the main lanes. The bridge deck has a similar structure to the enclosed sections of the higwhay but with slight additions such as built-in roadblocks; these roadblocks were likewise controlled by the Superintendent.<ref name="H2"/>
The New Mombasa 105 East featured several heavy interchange gates that could be closed off in the case of emergency. The bridge deck has a similar structure to the enclosed sections of the higwhay but with slight additions such as built-in roadblocks.{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}


==History==
==Trivia==
During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] on [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], the highway was heavily damaged during intense fighting between [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] and the [[Covenant]]. Sections of the tunnels collapsed due to alien bombardment and the highway's emergency doors were activated. Covenant forces used the highway's bridge to regroup when Liberty Street was retaken by the Marines. A [[Scarab]] followed the highway into Sector B until it passed over several buildings before it was ultimate cut off at the [[New Mombasa Docks|docks]]. [[Spartan]] [[John-117]] followed the excavation platform toward the center of New Mombasa as he pressed toward the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s [[Solemn Penance|flagship]], engaging numerous light ground vehicles, aircraft, and infantry along the way. Because the emergency gates were sealed he was forced to use a service exit leading out of the western tunnel.<ref name="H2"/>
On both ends of the highway bridge, "SV.2326" can be seen painted on the walls. This is likely referring to the year of construction of the NM 105 E.{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:H2A-pavel-belov-metropolis-opening.jpg|Concept art of John-117 fighting on the Kilindini Bridge in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A Concept TunnelConnector.jpg|Concept art of the connection points between different sections of the tunnel.
File:H2A Concept TunnelWall.jpg|Concept art of the tunnel wall.
File:H2A Concept TunnelFloor.jpg|Concept art of part of the tunnel floor.
File:H2A Concept TunnelCeiling.jpg|Concept art of the tunnel ceiling.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2ACampaign MetropolisBridge.png|The Kilindili Bridge, spanning the channel as seen from Old Mombasa in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''.
File:H2_MombasaBridge.jpg|The highway bridge leading toward the center of New Mombasa in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:Bridge1600.jpg|The highway bridge leading toward the center of New Mombasa in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2ACampaign MetropolisBridge.png|The Kilindini Bridge, spanning the channel as seen from Old Mombasa in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2ACampaign HighwayBridge.png|The highway bridge entrance, leading towards the city center during the invasion in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A Campaign OldMombasaSkyline.png|The Old Mombasa skyline, as seen from the bridge in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2ACampaign ShadowConvoy.png|The Covenant convoy passing through the underground highway, as seen in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A-ADatB-Mombasa.jpg|The Kilindini Bridge seen from Old Mombasa during the Covenant invasion in 2552.
File:H2A - OldMombasaTollbooths.png|Tollbooths for the highway on the Old Mombasa side of the bridge.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{MombasaLocales}}
{{MombasaLocales}}


[[Category:Roads]]
[[Category:Roads]]

Latest revision as of 11:31, April 12, 2023

A tunnel of the New Mombasa 105 East.

New Mombasa 105 East (NM 105 E) was a large highway that passed through the city of Mombasa, Kenya on Earth. It passed through Old Mombasa and ended in New Mombasa's city center. The highway was a significant conduit of civilian traffic.[1]

History[edit]

Battle of Earth[edit]

Main article: Battle of Earth

During the Battle of Mombasa in 2552, the highway was heavily damaged during intense fighting between UNSC Marines and Covenant forces. Sections of the tunnels collapsed due to Covenant bombardment, and the Highway's emergency doors were activated. The Covenant positioned over a dozen Ghost assault vehicles, four Banshees, and three Wraiths, several Shielded Plasma Cannons, along with a large number of infantry, including Elites, Drones, Jackals, and Grunts, to hold the NM 105 E.[2]

John-117 along with a number of UNSC Marines led an assault on positions on the highway in the hopes of getting to Mombasa Island. They as well disrupted several Covenant convoys that were within the highway tunnels.[2] John and more Marines crossed the highway's large bridge and reached the island. They were soon forced to exit the highway into a service tunnel that led to the Kilindini Park Cultural Center.[1]

Route[edit]

The NM 105 E ran through a tunnel in Old Mombasa's Liberty Street before connecting to New Mombasa via a large suspension bridge. Traveling farther down the highway would take one straight through Sector B and the industrial area to the city center.[1]

Kilindini bridge[edit]

A view of the New Mombasa 105 East suspension bridge at the start of Metropolis.
The highway bridge running between Old and New Mombasa.

The concept of a cable-stayed bridge had already existed for some time, but the Kilindini bridge used the concept in a unique new way. The design combined several structural concepts to produce a maximally ascetic appeal. It employed an extradosed design with double backward-cantilever rounded-portal spars, connected to the deck with 44 cables in the harp configuration. It was one of few bridges connecting New Mombasa to the mainland via Old Mombasa. Toll booths were stationed at each end of the structure.[1]

Tunnel system[edit]

The highway was completely enclosed within an overland tunnel, allowing for the construction of numerous buildings on top. This gave the illusion from most perspectives that the highway was subterranean in spite of a large portion being above ground.[2] The tunnel bore a four-lane highway constructed of prefabricated sections that consist of a polymer and concrete mixture.[1]

Mtangwe Underpass on the New Mombasa side passed under the Kilindini district, connecting to other streets such as Moi Avenue and Shimanzi Road in the city's industrial area.[3]

The underground highway was separated into several sections, including Sections C2, C3, and C4.[1]

Emergency measures[edit]

The New Mombasa 105 East featured several heavy interchange gates that could be closed off in the case of emergency. The bridge deck has a similar structure to the enclosed sections of the higwhay but with slight additions such as built-in roadblocks.[1]

Trivia[edit]

On both ends of the highway bridge, "SV.2326" can be seen painted on the walls. This is likely referring to the year of construction of the NM 105 E.[1]

Gallery[edit]

Concept art[edit]

  • Concept art of John-117 fighting on the Kilindini Bridge in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Concept art of John-117 fighting on the Kilindini Bridge in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Concept art of the connection points between different sections of the tunnel.

    Concept art of the connection points between different sections of the tunnel.

  • Concept art of the tunnel wall.

    Concept art of the tunnel wall.

  • Concept art of part of the tunnel floor.

    Concept art of part of the tunnel floor.

  • Concept art of the tunnel ceiling.

    Concept art of the tunnel ceiling.

Screenshots[edit]

  • The highway bridge leading toward the center of New Mombasa in Halo 2.

    The highway bridge leading toward the center of New Mombasa in Halo 2.

  • The Kilindini Bridge, spanning the channel as seen from Old Mombasa in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The Kilindini Bridge, spanning the channel as seen from Old Mombasa in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • The highway bridge entrance, leading towards the city center during the invasion in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The highway bridge entrance, leading towards the city center during the invasion in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • The Old Mombasa skyline, as seen from the bridge in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The Old Mombasa skyline, as seen from the bridge in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • The Covenant convoy passing through the underground highway, as seen in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The Covenant convoy passing through the underground highway, as seen in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • The Kilindini Bridge seen from Old Mombasa during the Covenant invasion in 2552.

    The Kilindini Bridge seen from Old Mombasa during the Covenant invasion in 2552.

  • Tollbooths for the highway on the Old Mombasa side of the bridge.

    Tollbooths for the highway on the Old Mombasa side of the bridge.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis
  2. ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level Outskirts
  3. ^ Halo: Evolutions, Palace Hotel
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