Douala bridge, Bridge across Wouri River in Douala, Cameroon.
The Douala Bridge is a structure that crosses the Wouri River and connects Bonabéri with the city center. It has six vehicle lanes and two parallel railway tracks running alongside each other.
The original structure was built in the 1950s and was the first permanent river crossing in the region. This crossing fundamentally changed traffic and development in Douala.
The bridge connects two halves of Douala and allows people to cross between Bonabéri and the city center in their daily routines. It has become a place where neighbors meet and the rhythm of city life becomes visible.
The structure carries heavy traffic daily between the city and the opposite side. Visitors should expect congestion during peak hours and cross best outside these times.
The structure was built with curved arches that were constructed in segments and bridge large distances between the support piers. This particular building technique is a technical feature that few people know about.
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