BRIDGE Archives - Gambeta News

TOGO GOVT. TO KICK-OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 21 BRIDGES

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Gambeta News

The government will kick-off today, the construction of 21 bridges in the countryside. Togo First learned from a reliable source that President Faure Gnassinbé would launch the project. Matière, a French company, is in charge of the works. The project is set to begin in Kolidè, in the Ogou 2 municipality (Plateaux region). With the bridges, rural people in the concerned areas will be able to access basic socio-economic facilities and services with more ease….

BRIDGE LINKING TWO COMMUNITIES COMMISSIONED IN LIBERIA

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Gambeta News

A major bridge has been commissioned, linking Barnerville and Johnsonville townships in Montserrado County. The bridge project which cuts across Electoral Districts #2 and #11 of Montserrado County, was an initiative of McArthur W. Hilton, a humanitarian who resides in District #11. The bridge serves as a major economic route within the districts as well as allows vehicles and commercial bikes to commute passengers. It eases the huge challenge residents faced before the project. Residents…

ETHIOPIA GOVT. REBUILT BRIDGE CONNECTING SOMALIA

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Gambeta News

The bridge connecting the Dawa zone of the Somali regional state with the Eastern Guji zone of the Oromia region has been rebuilt and inaugurated by high officials from both zones, reports said. The bridge was rendered dysfunctional due to damages caused by heavy rains that befell both zones in 2019, according to the report. Mohammed Qeyu, the Deputy Administrator of the Dawa zone, said that the reopening of the bridge would be significantly beneficial in…

FIRST ROAD LINK BETWEEN BONNY ISLAND TO THE REST OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 by Gambeta News

Nigeria’s minister of works and housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, visits the on-going Bodo – Bonny Road with Bridges across the Opobo Channel Project. The new Afa Creek Bridge is one of the three major Bridges, nine mini Bridges, one Pipeline Crossing Bridge and access roads being delivered on the project. As the first road link between Bonny Island to the rest of Rivers State, the Bodo-Bonny road is a milestone infrastructure development project for the…

EGYPTIAN PRESIDENCY DISCUSSES DEVELOPMENT OF ROADS, RAILWAYS AND SEAPORTS

Posted on June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 by Gambeta News

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi recently met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Transport Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir. The Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency stated that the meeting discussed the status of the projects carried out by the Ministry of Transport, especially those related to the development of roads, axes, railways, and seaports nationwide. Lt. Gen. Kamel El-Wazir presented the steps taken for implementing the Advanced Transportation System (ATS) on axes and highways….

BARICHO BRIDGE ON SCHEDULE FOR DEC 2020 COMPLETION

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Gambeta News

Baricho Bridge connecting Malindi and Magarini constituencies in Kilifi County is on schedule for Dec 2020 completion. It is among three bridges being constructed along River Sabaki to cure perennial cut-offs caused by heavy rains. Residents will no longer have to risk lives wading through crocodile-infested waters while crossing to either side of the bridge. The bridge will also help transportation of maize and other Galana-Kulalu Irrigation project farm produce Baricho Bridge connecting Malindi…

COMMUNITY SAYS FIRESTONE ALLEGEDLY PREVENT ONGOING BRIDGE PROJECT IN LIBERIA

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Community Affaire of Firestone Liberia has been alleged to have stop the ongoing construction of a bridge project in Margibi County, Liberia. Currently the bridge is made of woods which is a serious threat to their kids as they ply that route to school on a daily basis. So it is very strange and quite sad that Firestone reportedly ask the project to be put on halt atleast till on Tuesday nextweek. Speaking during an…

MALAWI GOVT. TO CONSTRUCT BRIDGE AFTER GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

Malawi Minister of Transport and Public works Ralph Jooma has performed the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a bridge at Phalombe District. The bridge which will be along Phalombe River is at a construction cost of K99 million. According to the Minister, the bridge will not only allow people of Mpasa and Likulezi wards to connect with each other but it will also provide them access to important things such as markets for…

AFDB APPROVES GRANTS FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LINKING CHAD AND CAMEROON

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved grants worth €40.94 million for the construction of a bridge to connect Cameroon and Chad across the Logone river. The grants, comprising a €20.785 million tranche for Cameroon and €19.215 million for Chad, were approved on 30th April 2020. The facility is from the Investment Facility for Africa under a framework agreement between the Bank Group and the European Commission. The funds will…

TIMBO RIVER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED SOON IN LIBERIA

Posted on July 18, 2019July 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

Will the Government provide a maintenance plan that can ensure the Timbo River bridge last for the said 80-100 years? Timbo river bridge which collapsed on January 8, 2011 is set for completion. The Bridge which recorded one death during the collapse connects Rivercess and Grand Bassa Counties in Liberia. Meanwhile, according to reports, the bridge could not withhold the weight of a commercial truck, loaded with planks from ITI. The announcement was made by the…

SIERRA LEONE TO CONSTRUCT BRIDGE FOR FREETOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Julius Maada Bio announce tender plans for bridge construction that will link Freetown International Airport Plans has been announced by Sierra leone Government to construct a bridge that will link the nation international airport. The project which is currently at its tender stage will help citizens when boarding any Flight. Sierra leone has been using boat or helicopter to access the Freetown International Airport at Lungi. Meanwhile, the new 7 km Lungi bridge will…

THE TOP 5 LONGEST BRIDGES IN AFRICA

Posted on February 15, 2019July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

In this article, we would be discuss the longest bridges in Africa. We would take a look at the top 5 longest bridges in the continent. But first what are bridges? Bridges are structures built to span over physical obstacles without closing the way underneath it. It is one of the infrastructure that brings out both fascinating and appealing imaginations. It also signifies the culture of a particular location as the designing of a bridge takes…