Nyali Bridge, Six-lane concrete bridge in Mombasa County, Kenya.
Nyali Bridge is a six-lane concrete structure that spans approximately 391 meters across Tudor Creek and connects Mombasa Island to the mainland. The bridge accommodates both vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement across this waterway.
The current structure replaced a floating pontoon bridge that operated since 1931 until its replacement. That earlier crossing served the region for nearly half a century before the concrete bridge took over its role.
The bridge serves as a daily crossing point where local residents, merchants, and travelers meet and interact. It shapes everyday life in this region and reveals how people move through coastal Kenya.
The bridge functions as a major traffic point with regular police monitoring in both directions. Visitors should expect that occasional checks may affect traffic movement at certain times.
The structure uses a three-section design where the central span is substantially longer than the two outer sections. This arrangement allows the bridge to cross the river efficiently at its widest point.
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