By Ugnewsline and agencies
The Republic of Tanzania has named its newly completed bridge after their late President John Magufuli.
Magufuli died in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 3.2km bridge is regarded as the longest in the East African region.
The worth $300 million project represents a significant infrastructure achievement for the nation.
The bridge, which connects the Misungwi and Sengerema districts, was constructed by Chinese firms China Civil Engineering Construction Group and China Railway.
The project was funded by the Tanzanian government and has been on since December 2019.
As the only extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge in the Lake Victoria region, it stands as one of Africa’s top 10 longest bridges.
The structure serves as a vital transport link between Tanzania and its neighbours Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda.
The project was started by the late Magufuli.
