Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge

Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge

Portuguese: Ponte Armando Emílio Guebuza
Coordinates17°48′29″S 35°23′51″E / 17.8081°S 35.3975°E / -17.8081; 35.3975
CarriesEN1 (2 lanes)
CrossesZambezi River
LocaleCaia and Chimuara
Other name(s)Zambezi River Bridge
Maintained byNational Road Administration
Preceded byDona Ana Bridge
Characteristics
DesignBox girder bridge
Total length2,376 metres (7,795 ft)
Width16 metres (52 ft)
No. of spans6
History
DesignerWSP Global
Constructed byMota-Engil
Soares da Costa
Construction startDecember 2005
Construction cost€ 66 million
Inaugurated1 August 2009
ReplacesFerry service
Statistics
TollUS$ 3 (light vehicles)
US$ 30 (trucks)
Location

Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique that crosses the Zambezi River. It connects the provinces of Sofala and Zambezia.[1][2] It is named after Armando Guebuza, a former President of Mozambique.

  • Under construction, with ferry service
    Under construction, with ferry service
  • Under construction
    Under construction
  • Completed bridge, 2009
    Completed bridge, 2009

See also

References

  1. ^ "Zambezi Bridge inaugurated". High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique in London. 5 August 2009. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  2. ^ "New bridge unites Mozambique". Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. 7 September 2009. Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
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