Alfred Beit Road Bridge

The Alfred Beit Road Bridge spans across the Limpopo River with a modern design that replaced the original 1929 structure in 1995.

The initial bridge, constructed by Dorman Long in 1929, required an investment of 600,000 dollars and received its name from the diamond mining industrialist Alfred Beit.

The bridge forms a central point where South African and Zimbabwean communities meet, making it the most frequented road border crossing in Southern Africa.

Murray & Roberts constructed the new bridge to handle increased traffic loads, while the original structure now serves exclusively for rail transportation.

The bridge collects toll fees that support its maintenance while facilitating the movement of goods and people between two major African nations.

Inception: 1995

Official opening: 1995

Part of: South Africa–Zimbabwe border

GPS coordinates: -22.22440,29.98650

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45