Mkapa Bridge, Road bridge in Rufiji District, Tanzania.
The Mkapa Bridge extends 970 meters across the Rufiji River, featuring two traffic lanes that connect the southern regions of Tanzania.
German engineering firm H.P. Gauff designed this bridge, which opened in 2003 through funding from Kuwait, OPEC, and Saudi Arabia.
The bridge bears the name of Benjamin Mkapa, the third president of Tanzania, recognizing his leadership during the infrastructure development period.
The Mkapa Bridge carries the B2 road and provides direct passage over the Rufiji River, replacing the previous reliance on ferries.
At the time of construction, this structure ranked among the longest road bridges in eastern and southern Africa, measuring 3,180 feet.
Inception: August 2, 2003
GPS coordinates: -8.01278,38.96944
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:44
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