𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲... ◾The $300 million Magufuli Bridge on Lake Victoria will provide a crucial link between Tanzania and neighboring Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi ◾The 3.2-kilometre bridge will cut travel time at the area from 2 hours to just 4 minutes October 8, 2024 𝘽𝙮 𝙏𝘽𝙄 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧 Dar es Salaam Tanzania has completed the construction of the longest bridge in East Africa at a cost of around $300 million as the country continues to invest heavily in upgrading it's infrastructure. Construction of the 3.2-kilometre Magufuli Bridge on Lake Victoria was initiated by the former president in December 2019. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who came into office in March 2021, is expected to officially inaugurate the mammoth project before the end of the year. The project was initially scheduled for completion in July 2023, but construction was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Originally known as the Kigongo-Busisi Bridge, the Chinese-built mega infrastructure was renamed Magufuli Bridge in honour of the former president. The project is being developed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Group (CCECG) and China Railway. The bridge was entirely financed by the government of Tanzania through its own revenues. The People's Daily, the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), said construction of the bridge was completed on October 6. "As the last tank of cement was poured on Sunday, the construction of the Magufuli Bridge was completed by two Chinese companies in Tanzania's northwestern Mwanza region," the People's Daily said in an online post. "The Magufuli Bridge is the only extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge in the Lake Victoria region and the longest of its kind in Africa." The bridge will also become among the Top 10 longest bridges in Africa. The bridge connects Misungwi and Sengerema districts and provides a crucial link between Tanzania and neighbouring countries of Rwanda, Burundi and Ugabda 📽️ The People's Dailyshow more

Today, the tallest bridge in the world was opened... in China and there's a cool coffee shop on top of the bridgeshow more

A Chinese company built a bridge for a small... town in Cameroon's rainforest. Before the bridge, locals lost their lives every rainy season trying to cross the river. China is the light of the Global South: exporting construction and hope, not colonization and plunder.show more

🇨🇳 Tallest Bridge in the World Opens in China.... China has unveiled the world’s tallest bridge in Guizhou province, a colossal structure soaring 625 meters above the Huajiang Gorge, often called the “crack in the earth.” The project, completed in just three years, features a main span of 1,420 meters, setting a new record for bridges in mountainous terrain. The bridge dramatically reduces travel time across the gorge from two hours to just two minutes. The Huajiang Gorge, carved by the Beipan River, is notorious for its steep cliffs and difficult access. Check out the coffee shop on top of the tower!show more

The destruction of the historic Stari Most bridge in... Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on November 9, 1993.... Built in 1566 during the Ottoman era, the bridge stood for over 427 years before its collapse. The bridge was rebuilt in 2004 and is currently a UNESCO World Heritage site.show more

This morning, we visited the President Steyn Street bridge,... in Pretoria North. We were accompanied by city engineers to assess the bridge following fears raised by residents. The bridge was built in the 1950s. In February, the city conducted its assessment of the structure and concluded that it is safe. City of Tshwane Bongani Bingwa IG/TikTok: Bonglez 702show more

This bridge located in Juja Subcounty in Kiambu County... serves as a crucial connection between Murera People and the Eastern Bypass. Residents are strongly advocating for its temporary closure until a standard bridge can be constructed, as it is a potential disaster waiting to happen. The construction of this bridge was carried out by the local community so it does not meet the required standards. Local leaders have been silent. They just visit the area and nothing happens after they leave.show more

#WATCH | J&K: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects Chenab... Bridge. He will inaugurate the bridge shortly. Chenab Rail Bridge, situated at a height of 359 meters above the river, is the world's highest railway arch bridge. It is a 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge engineered to withstand seismic and wind conditions. A key impact of the bridge will be in enhancing connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar. #KashmirOnTrack (Video: DD)show more

Clearer footage showing the aftermath of Russia's KAB glide-bomb... strikes on the bridge in Slovyansk reveals that one side of the bridge remains standing, and is still passable for lighter vehicles. Civilians can be seen moving to and from the eastern suburbs using the bridge. Because Ukraine almost exclusively uses ordinary cars for logistics nowadays, they will still be able to use the bridge for the time being. Although, Russia may repeatedly strike the bridge in the future. Additionally, a large section of the road's anti-drone net was destroyed in the strikes, providing an entrance for Russian FPV drones. The heavy damage to the bridge will make it impossible to repair the netting.show more

The Yahyaabad Bridge in Kashan, which had been destroyed... in attacks by the Zionist-American enemy, was rebuilt within 72 hours. This important bridge connects Qom Province to Isfahan Province and the city of Kashan.show more

🇩🇪🚨‼️ FORGOT TO BUILD A BRIDGE: GERMAN ENGINEERING FAIL... The much-hailed train connection to Cologne-Bonn Airport has failed because the billion-euro project forgot to plan and build a bridge. Construction on the S13 has been underway for almost 30 years, with planning starting in 1997. But only now have they noticed that the train lines need another bridge over a river and started planning its construction. This means the earliest completion is now projected for the 2040s. FFS … Germany… this is embarrassing. At least speed up the bridge process.show more

Stalled after 2016. Re-started and stalked again. Work resumed... on the very important Mishuo- Woyema bridge . This bridge is a critical connection between 4 regions in the northern part of our country. No more delays. We shall complete this bridge by the end of 2027show more

A bridge with cars on it collapsed in the... Smolensk region of Russia - Russian media. The media report that one person died, six more were injured. Four spans of the bridge fell on the Moscow-Minsk railway line (traffic is delayed). The gas pipe is also damaged. The reason for the collapse is wear and tear. According to local residents, the bridge was in an emergency condition, and activists had been seeking its repair for several years. But Russia prefers spending money on war.show more

PRAYING FOR BALTIMORE: The Francis Scott Key Bridge in... Baltimore has collapsed after a container ship, Dali, slammed into it. Details; - 20 people are missing. - Approximately 10 vehicles and 7 construction workers were on the bridge as it collapsed - The 1,200 feet (366 m) span bridge was the third longest span of any continuous truss in the world. - The ship is a Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali. - Gov. Wes Moore (D) said he declared a state of emergency in Maryland and is working with federal agencies to deploy resources for the response. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he offered the department’s support to Baltimore authorities. - The collapse took place at 1:30am Eastern time.show more

In Assam, KBV setu was inaugurated yesterday by Modi... Just look at the condition of the Bridge just after inaugration. The whole bridge were painted by Pan masala spit and garbage all around. When will we Indians learn civic sense?show more

The Bahrain-Saudi Friendship bridge was closed — hit or... different story? The King Fahd Causeway, known as the "Bahrain-Saudi Friendship Bridge," is built over the Persian Gulf and connects Bahrain Island to Saudi Arabia. This bridge is 25 kilometers long. There were some reports that an Iranian drone struck the bridge since it was being used by the Americans. Although I haven’t seen proper videos of it. But the bridge was certainly closed and a security cordon was put in place. The live CCTV footage was reportedly turned off as well. The possibility exists that there was some transport that they did not want anyone to know about, hence the security cordon.show more

Visited the tallest railway bridge in the world, The... Chenab Bridge, to review arrangements for the visit of the Hon PM Narendra Modi ji tomorrow. Tomorrow is a landmark day for J&K when, finally, the valley will be connected to the rest of the country by a railway link to be inaugurated at the hands of the Hon PM.show more