Kazungula Bridge
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The Kazungula Bridge under construction over the Zambezi, at the quasi-quadripoint between Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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| Carries | 2 lanes of A33 / M19 (1 each way), pedestrian traffic and railway line |
| Crosses | Zambezi |
| Locale | Kazungula, Botswana Kazungula, Zambia |
| Official name | Kazungula Bridge |
| Maintained by | Ministry of Transport and Communications (Botswana) Ministry of Transport and Communications (Zambia) |
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| Design | Cable-stayed bridge |
| Total length | 923 m (3,028 ft) |
| Longest span | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Number of spans | 4 |
| Piers in water | 4 |
| History | |
| Construction begin | 12 October 2014 |
| Construction end | December 2020 |
| Construction cost | $259,300,000[1] |
| Inaugurated | 10 May 2021 |
| Replaces | Kazungula Ferry |
Kazungula Bridge is a road and rail bridge over the Zambezi river between the countries of Zambia and Botswana at Kazungula.
The bridge was opened for traffic on 10 May 2021.
In August 2007 the governments of Zambia and Botswana announced a deal to construct a bridge to replace the existing ferry.[2]
Construction of the US$259.3 million project, which includes international border facilities in Zambia and Botswana officially began on 12 October 2014 and was completed on 10 May 2021[3] by the South Korean construction firm, Daewoo E&C. Opening has been delayed due to transportation issues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
Construction was financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the African Development Bank.[5] The 923-metre-long (3,028 ft) by 18.5-metre-wide (61 ft) bridge has a longest span of 129 metres (423 ft) and links the town of Kazungula in Zambia with Botswana. It is curved to avoid the nearby borders of Zimbabwe and Namibia.[6][7] The bridge will feature a single-line railway track between two traffic lanes and pavements for pedestrians.[8]
Upon its completion, the bridge will be connected to the Mosetse–Kazungula–Livingstone Railway.[9][10]
See also
References
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