Mozambique Island Bridge, Concrete bridge in Mozambique Island, Mozambique.
The Mozambique Island Bridge is a single-lane concrete road bridge connecting Mozambique Island to the mainland at Lumbo, running about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) over the water. It carries both vehicle traffic and pedestrians, with a separate walkway alongside the road.
The bridge was completed in 1967 and became the first fixed land connection between the island and the mainland. Before it was built, the only way to cross the channel was by boat.
The bridge is used daily by people commuting to work, carrying goods to market, or visiting family on the mainland. Pedestrians cross on a dedicated walkway and get an open view of the water on both sides throughout the crossing.
The road is one lane wide, so drivers should expect to wait for oncoming traffic at certain points along the crossing. Walking the full length is possible but can be tiring in strong heat, as there is no shade along the way.
Only the western half of the bridge has streetlights, installed in 2013, while the eastern half remains unlit after dark. This means the transition from light to darkness happens in the middle of the crossing, which is clearly noticeable at night.
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