Matadi Bridge, Suspension bridge in Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Matadi Bridge extends 722 meters across the Congo River, featuring a central span of 520 meters and twin towers constructed with steel bars.
Built between 1979 and 1983 by Japanese companies, the bridge represented the longest suspension structure in Africa until the Maputo-Katembe bridge opened in 2018.
Named the Marshal Mobutu Sese Seko Bridge, this structure stands as a symbol of infrastructure development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The bridge connects Kinshasa to coastal regions, enabling vehicle traffic across the Congo River at its narrowest point near the port of Matadi.
The structure contains 14,000 tons of steel and remains the only bridge spanning the main section of the Congo River.
Location: Matadi
GPS coordinates: -5.82207,13.43339
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:42
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