Second bridge over the Wouri in Douala, Transportation bridge in Douala, Cameroon
The Second Wouri Bridge spans 756 meters across the river with nine spans, incorporating both railway tracks and vehicle lanes in separate decks.
President Paul Biya laid the foundation stone for the Second Wouri Bridge on November 14, 2013, marking the start of construction that concluded in 2017.
The bridge construction ceremony included traditional Sawa chiefs performing ceremonial rituals before unveiling the commemorative plaque in Douala.
The structure required 51,000 cubic meters of concrete and features navigation passages measuring 40 by 5.5 meters to allow vessel traffic underneath.
The bridge deck varies in height from 7.5 meters at supports to 4.6 meters mid-span, supported by concrete pillars extending 65 meters into the ground.
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 4.07209,9.69380
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:01
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