Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge, Road bridge across Zambezi River, Mozambique.
The Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge is a 2,376-meter road crossing that spans the Zambezi River and connects the provinces of Sofala and Zambezia. The structure measures 16 meters wide and carries traffic on a major highway route between these regions.
The structure was completed in 2009 and replaced the ferry service that had connected the two provinces, with construction starting in December 2005. The project was carried out by Mota-Engil Soares da Costa and designed according to plans by WSP Global.
The bridge carries the name of a former Mozambican president and marks an important moment in the country's effort to improve infrastructure connections. It links two provinces that were once separated by the river and ferry travel.
When crossing the bridge, vehicles should be prepared for toll collection and have necessary documentation ready. It is best to travel during early hours to avoid long waiting times, especially for trucks at the control points.
The bridge uses a box girder design with six spans that allows ships to pass underneath while maintaining a stable road connection. This specific engineering approach was necessary to keep river shipping unobstructed.
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