CPLP Bridge, Transportation bridge in Comoro district, Dili, Timor-Leste.
The CPLP Bridge is a modern structure with two parallel roadways crossing the Comoro River. The construction features decorative arches along the carriageways and links central Dili with the western districts.
Construction followed the demolition of the older bridge at the same location and was an infrastructure project meant to modernize Dili. The completed structure was officially inaugurated in 2014 and significantly improved the city's transportation connections.
The bridge is named after the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), whose 10th summit was held in Dili on 23 July 2014. The Kaibauk mounted above the arch at the pylon was added after the roadways opened, at a cost of about US$3 million. At the inauguration, the Bishop of Dili, Dom Alberto Ricardo, blessed the structure.
The bridge connects the city center directly with the international airport and the port to the west, significantly reducing travel times. Pedestrians and drivers should note that the structure can become very busy during heavy rain periods.
The arch over both roadways and the Kaibauk mounted at its apex were added only after the bridge opened, at a cost of about US$3 million. In early 2019, river flooding was found to have damaged the foundations of some piers, and the Ministry of Public Works built retention dams in the river to stop further erosion.
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