Wabaria bridge, Bridge over Niger River in Gao, Mali
The Wabaria Bridge stretches 270 meters across the Niger River, connecting the right bank commune of Gounzoureye with the city of Gao on the left bank.
The bridge inauguration took place on September 22, 2006, during Mali's independence celebration, with President Amadou Toumani Touré presiding over the ceremony.
The construction of Wabaria Bridge brought together engineering expertise from Mali and Tunisia, while Chinese contractors executed the physical construction work.
The bridge carries National Route 18 and required an investment of 8.9 billion CFA francs, funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Malian government.
During the 2013 Mali War, the bridge became a strategic location where French special forces engaged in military operations against MUJAO forces.
Location: Gao
Length: 270 m
GPS coordinates: 16.19460,-0.02841
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:31
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