Samora Machel Bridge

Bridge in Tete and Moatize in Mozambique
16°09′18″S 33°35′37″E / 16.15500°S 33.59361°E / -16.15500; 33.59361CarriesA103 roadCrossesZambezi RiverLocaleTete and Moatize in MozambiqueOther name(s)Tete BridgeFollowed byDona Ana BridgeCharacteristicsDesignSuspension bridgeTotal length762 metres (2,500 ft)Longest span180 metres (590 ft)No. of spans5HistoryDesignerEdgar CardosoConstruction start1968Construction end1972LocationMap

Samora Machel Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique across the Zambezi River.[1] It is named after Samora Machel, the former President of Mozambique.

It links Tete, the capital of Tete Province, to Moatize. The bridge also connects the countries of Zimbabwe and Malawi.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mozambique: Maputo government launches tender to repair bridge over Zambezi River in Tete provin". macauhub.com. 24 April 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
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