PRESIDENT John Magufuli is today expected to officially launch the multi-billion shillings Kigamboni Bridge, the Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications confirmed in a statement.
In that case, the statement noted that the bridge will be closed between 7am and 2pm to give room for the launching. National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the government are jointly implementing the project that connects Kurasini suburb and Kigamboni at the 60:40 per cent ratio of the total cost.
The total cost of the project stood at 214bn/- The 32 metre-wide bridge will have six lanes - three in each direction - and two pedestrian and cyclist lanes with a width of 2.5 metres, one on each side.
The bridge has a vehicle weight limit of 30 tons per car. The multi-billion shillings project, which is set to ease traffic jams in the city, was being undertaken by China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) in a joint venture with China Railway Major Bridge Group (CRMBG).
The bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in East Africa, connecting the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam with Kigamboni and Kurasini. Construction works began in 2012. On the Kigamboni side the bridge will connect to an approach road of about 1.5 km that will intersect with the Kigamboni Ferry - Kibada Road.
