New Ruvu Bridge

New Ruvu Bridge
Daraja jipya la Ruvu  (Swahili)
Coordinates 6°41′26″S 38°41′40″E / 6.69056°S 38.69444°E / -6.69056; 38.69444Coordinates: 6°41′26″S 38°41′40″E / 6.69056°S 38.69444°E / -6.69056; 38.69444
Carries A7 road (2 lanes)
Crosses Ruvu River
Locale Coast Region, Tanzania
Owner Government of Tanzania
Characteristics
Total length 135 metres (443 ft)
History
Engineering design by NORPLAN Tanzania
Constructed by Chico (China)
Construction end August 2008
Construction cost TZS 44 billion
Inaugurated May 2009
Replaces Ruvu Bridge

The New Ruvu Bridge is a bridge in Tanzania that crosses the Ruvu River. It was inaugurated by the Tanzanian Vice President Ali Mohamed Shein in 2009[1] It lies on the A7 highway connecting the city of Dar es Salaam to the other regions.

References

  1. "Brief Description of the New Ruvu Bridge". norplantz.com. Retrieved 6 March 2013.


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