Coordinates: 16°09′18″S 33°35′37″E / 16.15500°S 33.59361°E / -16.15500; 33.59361

Samora Machel Bridge

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Samora Machel Bridge

Ponte Samora Machel
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CarriesA103 road
CrossesZambezi River
LocaleTete and Moatize in Mozambique
Other nameTete Bridge
Followed byDona Ana Bridge
Characteristics
DesignSuspension bridge
Total length762 metres (2,500 ft)
Longest span180 metres (590 ft)
No. of spans5
History
DesignerEdgar Cardoso
Construction start1968
Construction end1972
Location
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Samora Machel Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique across the Zambezi River.[1] It is named after Samora Machel, the former President of Mozambique.

It links Tete, the capital of Tete Province, to Moatize. The bridge also connects the countries of Zimbabwe and Malawi.

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