Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge

Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique that crosses the Zambezi River. It connects the provinces of Sofala and Zambezia.^[1][2] It is named after Armando Guebuza, a former President of Mozambique.

Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge Portuguese: Ponte Armando Emílio Guebuza
Coordinates	17.8081°S 35.3975°E / -17.8081; 35.3975
Carries	EN1 (2 lanes)
Crosses	Zambezi River
Locale	Caia and Chimuara
Other name(s)	Zambezi River Bridge
Maintained by	National Road Administration
Preceded by	Dona Ana Bridge
Characteristics
Design	Box girder bridge
Total length	2,376 metres (7,795 ft)
Width	16 metres (52 ft)
No. of spans	6
History
Designer	WSP Global
Constructed by	Mota-Engil Soares da Costa
Construction start	December 2005
Construction cost	€ 66 million
Inaugurated	1 August 2009
Replaces	Ferry service
Statistics
Toll	US$ 3 (light vehicles) US$ 30 (trucks)
Location

Gallery

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  Under construction, with ferry service
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  Under construction
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  Completed bridge, 2009

See also

• List of longest bridges in the world
• List of crossings of the Zambezi River

References

1. "Zambezi Bridge inaugurated". High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique in London. 5 August 2009. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
2. "New bridge unites Mozambique". Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. 7 September 2009. Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2013.

External links

• Video Clip about the bridge