Samora Machel Bridge
Bridge in Tete and Moatize in Mozambique From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samora Machel Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique across the Zambezi River.[1] It is named after Samora Machel, the former President of Mozambique.
Samora Machel Bridge Ponte Samora Machel | |
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| Coordinates | 16°09′18″S 33°35′37″E |
| Carries | A103 road |
| Crosses | Zambezi River |
| Locale | Tete and Moatize in Mozambique |
| Other name(s) | Tete Bridge |
| Followed by | Dona Ana Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Suspension bridge |
| Total length | 762 metres (2,500 ft) |
| Longest span | 180 metres (590 ft) |
| No. of spans | 5 |
| History | |
| Designer | Edgar Cardoso |
| Construction start | 1968 |
| Construction end | 1972 |
| Location | |
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It links Tete, the capital of Tete Province, to Moatize. The bridge also connects the countries of Zimbabwe and Malawi.
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