Africa

04 Jan 22

Construction of Africa’s longest bridge to start this year

The governor of Lagos in Nigeria has said that work is due to start this year on two major bridges.

27 Sep 21

South Africa’s president hails job-creation on major bridge projects

South Africa’s president has welcomed the creation of thousands of jobs in the building of the N2 Wild Coast Road, which includes two flagship bridge projects.

12 Apr 21

Makupa Bridge starts on site

Construction is now under way of the Makupa Bridge project in Kenya.

15 Jan 21

South Africa invites bids for interchange upgrade involving 10 bridges

The development includes four new bridges and six existing bridges that are to be widened or lengthened to suit the layout of the new interchange in the coastal province of KwaZulu Natal. 
05 Jan 21

Ugandan road bridge declared ready for use

Following static and dynamic load testing conducted last week, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has stated it plans to open the two-lane Isimba Bridge to vehicles later this month. 
03 Nov 20

Ghana buys 89 British bridges

Ghana’s Ministry of Roads & Highways has signed a contract for 89 modular emergency-response bridges that can be rapidly deployed to restore critical infrastructure.

21 Sep 20

New tender launched for Mtentu Bridge

South African National Roads Agency has launched a new tender process for the stalled project to build the Mtentu Bridge.

23 Jun 20

Update issued on delayed Botswana bridge

The government of Botswana has said that the Mohembo Bridge - which is almost one year behind schedule - has escaped further delays during the coronavirus pandemic.

26 May 20

Construction of Msikaba Bridge resumes

Work has resumed on South Africa’s Msikaba Bridge after being suspended at the outset of the coronavirus crisis.

13 Mar 20

Safety concerns force sudden closure of Nigerian bridge

The Nigerian state of Lagos as closed part of Eko Bridge on safety grounds.

16 Dec 19

Work begins on 3.2km bridge over Lake Victoria

Tanzania’s president has laid the foundation stone for the Kigongo-Busisi Bridge, which will cross the southern end of Lake Victoria.
07 Oct 19

Rwanda’s 355-bridge programme gets under way

The inauguration took place last week of the first of 355 footbridges that will be built in Rwanda to save lives and tackle rural isolation.

22 Aug 19

Ghana secures funding for seven bridges

The government of Ghana has secured the financing needed to build seven bridges in flood-prone areas in the north of the country.

21 Jun 19

Sierra Leone begins tender process for airport bridge

Sierra Leone’s president has launched the tender process for a bridge to connect the country’s capital, Freetown, to its international airport.

29 Apr 19

Zambia set to install 130 modular bridges

The package for the southern African country's Road Development Agency includes financing and full training.

29 Mar 19

Contractor responds to court ruling on South African bridge dispute

A statement has been issued by Aveng Strabag Joint Venture (ASJV) following the dismissal of a court application in relation to the termination of its contract to build the 1.1km-long Mtentu Bridge.

05 Feb 19

Contractor pulls out of Mtentu Bridge contract

The contracting joint venture building the 1.1km-long Mtentu Bridge in South Africa has terminated the contract, citing threats of violence as the reason behind its decision.

12 Dec 18

Kuwait lends funds for construction of Madagascar bridge

The planned Mangoky River Bridge project in Madagacar has secured a loan from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.

23 Nov 18

UK volunteer team sets off for Bridges to Prosperity project in Rwanda

A team from WilkinsonEyre and Cowi has set off from the UK to build a footbridge that will enable safe year-round access across the Sebeya River in Rwanda.

09 Nov 18

Agreement signed for $550m Kinshasa-Brazzaville bridge

An agreement has been signed for the development and finance of a road-rail bridge linking the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo.

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