Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge

Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge

Portuguese: Ponte Armando Emílio Guebuza
Coordinates17°48′29″S 35°23′51″E / 17.8081°S 35.3975°E / -17.8081; 35.3975
CarriesEN1 (2 lanes)
CrossesZambezi River
LocaleCaia and Chimuara
Other name(s)Zambezi River Bridge
Maintained byNational Road Administration
Preceded byDona Ana Bridge
Characteristics
DesignBox girder bridge
Total length2,376 metres (7,795 ft)
Width16 metres (52 ft)
No. of spans6
History
DesignerWSP Global
Constructed byMota-Engil
Soares da Costa
Construction startDecember 2005
Construction cost€ 66 million
Inaugurated1 August 2009
ReplacesFerry service
Statistics
TollUS$ 3 (light vehicles)
US$ 30 (trucks)
Location

Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique that crosses the Zambezi River. It connects the provinces of Sofala and Zambezia. It is named after Armando Guebuza, a former President of Mozambique.