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]

Rusumo International Bridge

Daraja la Kimataifa Rusumo (Swahili)
Coordinates2°22′56″S 30°46′59″E / 2.38216°S 30.78310°E / -2.38216; 30.78310
CarriesB3 road (2 lanes)
CrossesKagera River
Preceded byRusumo Bridge
Followed byKyaka Bridge
Characteristics
Total length80 metres (260 ft)
Width10.5 metres (34 ft)
History
Construction startApril 2012
Construction endAugust 2014
ReplacesRusumo Bridge
Location
Map

References

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  1. ^ "Rusumo Bridge construction starting soon". Japan International Cooperation Agency. June 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Rwanda-Tanzania border to expand". The New Times (Rwanda). 5 November 2012. Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2013.