Japan provides grant for new River Nile bridge

It is providing approximately US$ 91 million for the construction of a new bridge over the River Nile.

The existing Juba Bridge does not have a sufficient structural capacity to accommodate increasing traffic volume and cargo loads as it is only a temporary structure. Rapid economic expansion in recent years in South Sudan has boosted demands for imports of essentials including food, fuels and services from its neighbours. In response to the request from the government of South Sudan on more reliable means to across the river, Japan has agreed to construct a 560m two-lane permanent bridge.