Samora Machel Bridge
Samora Machel Bridge Ponte Samora Machel | |
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Coordinates | 16°09′18″S 33°35′37″E / 16.15500°S 33.59361°ECoordinates: 16°09′18″S 33°35′37″E / 16.15500°S 33.59361°E |
Carries | A103 road |
Crosses | Zambezi River |
Locale | Tete and Moatize in Mozambique |
Other name(s) | Tete Bridge |
Followed by | Dona Ana Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Design | Suspension bridge |
Total length | 762 metres (2,500 ft) |
Number of spans | 5 |
History | |
Designer | Edgar Cardoso |
Samora Machel Bridge Location in Mozambique |
Samora Machel Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique across the Zambezi River.[1] It is named after Samora Machel, the former President of Mozambique.
It links Tete, the capital of Tete Province, to Moatize. The bridge also connects the countries of Zimbabwe and Malawi.
References
- ↑ "Mozambique: Maputo government launches tender to repair bridge over Zambezi River in Tete provin". macauhub.com. 24 April 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
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