New US$24.4 million Rwanda-Tanzania link bridge

A 40-year-old bridge used to connect Tanzania and Rwanda in East Africa will be replaced with the new US$24.4 million Rusumo International Bridge. The new Japan International Cooperation Agency funded structure is currently under construction across the Akegera River. The project includes the construction of a 2km road that links two custom offices, the new dual carriage bridge and also the installation of needed tools and suitable parking. The 80m-width will raise the axle road restriction to 20tonnes, fro
November 11, 2013 Read time: 1 min
A 40-year-old bridge used to connect Tanzania and Rwanda in East Africa will be replaced with the new US$24.4 million Rusumo International Bridge. The new 3349 Japan International Cooperation Agency funded structure is currently under construction across the Akegera River. The project includes the construction of a 2km road that links two custom offices, the new dual carriage bridge and also the installation of needed tools and suitable parking. The 80m-width will raise the axle road restriction to 20tonnes, from the present eight tonnes. It will also increase the speed limit from 5km/h to 30km/h, according to Eng Honore Munyanshongore from the Rwanda Transport Development Agency. Due for completion by November 2014, the new bridge is set to have a carry capacity of 180 tonnes.
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