A bridge is a solid structure constructed to help in crossing over places that might be impossible to cross such as a river, lake or a valley. Bridges enhance faster movement of people and thus help in improving the economic status of a given country. This article brings to you the construction of one of the longest bridge projects located in East Africa.
Construction Of Kigongo-Busisi Bridge Project.
Kigongo-Busisi bridge project is also known as the Mwanza Gulf bridge project. The construction of the bridge is underway. The project is located in Gulf of Mwanza, Geita region, Tanzania.
The construction work of the Kigongo-Busisi bridge begun on 7th December 2019. The bridge will span a cross the Gulf of Mwanza, linking the areas of Kigongo in the Mwanza region and Busisi area in the Geita region. Unlike the Likoni floating bridge in Kenya which have a length of 840 metres, the Kigongo-Busisi bridge will have a total length of about 3.2 kilometers.
The Kigongo-Busisi bridge project is estimated to cost a total of about 716 billion Tanzanian shillings. The work is scheduled to be completed in 2024. Once completed, the bridge will spur economic growth and development in Tanzania and East Africa as a whole.
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