Rusumo International Bridge
Rusumo International Bridge Daraja la Kimataifa Rusumo (Swahili) | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 2°22′56″S 30°46′59″E / 2.38216°S 30.78310°E |
| Carries | B3 road (2 lanes) |
| Crosses | Kagera River |
| Preceded by | Rusumo Bridge |
| Followed by | Kyaka Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 80 metres (260 ft) |
| Width | 10.5 metres (34 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction start | April 2012 |
| Construction end | August 2014 |
| Replaces | Rusumo Bridge |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Rusumo International Bridge | |
Rusumo International Bridge is an international bridge, opened in 2014, across the Kagera River. It replaces the previous single lane Rusomo Bridge linking Rwanda and Tanzania. The project was funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ "Rusumo Bridge construction starting soon". Japan International Cooperation Agency. June 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ^ "Rwanda-Tanzania border to expand". The New Times (Rwanda). 5 November 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
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