Kilifi Bridge

Kilifi Bridge is the longest bridge in Kenya with a total length of 420 metres. The superstructure is a prestressed continuous box girder carrying two lanes. The bridge has three spans. The construction of Kilifi Bridge was completed in 1991.[1]

It connects Kilifi and Mnarani. The road heads to Mombasa towards south, and Malindi, Lamu and Garissa towards north.

Cost

The government borrowed loan from Japan for JPY 5,815,440,455 in 1986.[2]

Panoramic view

References

  1. ↑ Cleopas Makau (26 April 2012). "History and Development of Bridges in Kenya". The Kenya Engineer Online. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Republic of Kenya Debt". Mars Group Kenya. Retrieved 11 July 2012.

Coordinates: 3°38′11″S 39°50′53″E / 3.63639°S 39.84806°E / -3.63639; 39.84806

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