Mohembo Bridge wins international recognition

Iconic: Mohembo Bridge has scored international recognition PIC: BASHI KIKIA
Iconic: Mohembo Bridge has scored international recognition PIC: BASHI KIKIA

Mohembo Bridge, the longest internal bridge in the country, has earned international recognition as it secured a place among the winners of the Award of Merit by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).

At 1,161 metres, which exceeds the Kazungula Bridge by 238 metres, the Mohembo Bridge not only holds the record as the nation's longest bridge at present but also maintains its position for the foreseeable future, with no plans for a longer bridge within the country.

Officially opened last January, the Mohembo Bridge boasts a width of approximately 12.5 metres, featuring two traffic lanes and two pedestrian walkways.

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