4 de Abril Bridge, Suspension bridge over the Catumbela River in Catumbela, Angola.
The 4 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge crossing the Catumbela River and connecting two urban areas on either side. The structure includes four traffic lanes plus separate pathways for pedestrians and bicycles.
The project arose in the 2000s as a response to the need for better connections between two important port cities. Its completion improved transportation links and economic activity throughout the region.
The name 4 de Abril marks the date of the 2002 peace agreements that ended the Angolan Civil War. The bridge was inaugurated on 10 September 2009 by President José Eduardo dos Santos, and its name was chosen in reference to that date.
The bridge is accessible and provides clear traffic lanes along with safe pedestrian areas for crossing. Be aware that traffic can be heavy during peak hours, especially for regional transport movements.
The bridge's U-shaped towers rise 50 metres, and its deck rests on a 170-metre platform built over the Catumbela River. The name 4 de Abril marks the 2002 peace accords that ended the Angolan Civil War, not the bridge's inauguration date of 10 September 2009.
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