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Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge

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Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge

Coordinates17°48′29″S 35°23′51″E / 17.8081°S 35.3975°E / -17.8081; 35.3975
CarriesEN1 (2 lanes)
CrossesZambezi River
LocaleCaia and Chimuara
Other name(s)Zambezi River Bridge
Maintained byNational Road Administration
Preceded byDona Ana Bridge
Characteristics
DesignBox girder bridge
Total length2,376 metres (7,795 ft)
Width16 metres (52 ft)
No. of spans6
History
DesignerWSP Group
Constructed byMota-Engil
Soares da Costa
Construction startDecember 2005
Construction cost€ 66 million
Inaugurated1 August 2009
ReplacesFerry service
Statistics
TollUS$ 3 (light vehicles)
US$ 30 (trucks)
Location
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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, the President of Mozambique.

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References

  1. ^ "Zambezi Bridge inaugurated". High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique in London. 5 August 2009. Retrieved 8 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "New bridge unites Mozambique". Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. 7 September 2009. Retrieved 8 March 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)