Kyaka Bridge, Steel bridge in Tanzanian border region
The Kyaka Bridge extends across the Kagera River, connecting communities through a dual-lane steel structure measuring several hundred meters in length.
During the Uganda-Tanzania War in 1978, Ugandan military forces strategically destroyed the original bridge, leading to its reconstruction and reopening in 1992.
The bridge serves as a central meeting point for traders from neighboring regions, facilitating commercial exchanges between different communities across the Kagera River.
The B8 road crosses the bridge, enabling vehicles to traverse the river while maintaining regular transportation routes between settlements on both sides.
British company Painter Brothers fabricated this Callender-Hamilton type bridge, incorporating specific engineering elements for crossing the Kagera River.
Official opening: 1992
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: -1.25015,31.41957
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:54
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