Hey there! 🌟 Have you heard the exciting news from Tanzania? They’ve just opened the amazing Magufuli Bridge over Lake Victoria! 🌉
This isn’t just any bridge—it’s the longest extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge in Africa, stretching an incredible 4.66 kilometers! That’s like lining up about 43 soccer fields end to end! ⚽️➡️⚽️
The Magufuli Bridge connects the towns of Kigongo and Busisi in the Mwanza Region. Before the bridge, people had to take a slow ferry ride that could take up to two hours. 🕑 Now, they can zoom across the lake in just five minutes! 🚗💨 Imagine all the extra time they’ll have for fun activities!
The bridge is named after former President John Magufuli, and it’s a symbol of Tanzania’s progress and growth. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said it’s a huge milestone for the country. 🎉
But that’s not all! The bridge will help Tanzania trade more easily with neighboring countries like Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This means more goodies and services for everyone! 🎁🛍️
The Magufuli Bridge was built with the help of China, under a big project called the Belt and Road Initiative. This project helps countries work together to build roads, bridges, and more. 🤝🌐
Chen Mingjian, the Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, said the bridge is a model of how countries can cooperate and help each other grow. 🌱
Over 3,000 people worked on building the bridge, and most of them were local Tanzanians. They learned new skills and became expert builders! 🛠️👷🏾♂️
This bridge isn’t just about getting from one place to another; it’s about connecting people, boosting the economy, and making life better for over a million residents around Lake Victoria. ❤️
Isn’t it inspiring what people can do when they work together? Next time you’re dreaming big, remember the Magufuli Bridge and how it brought a community together! 🌅
Reference(s):
Tanzania opens Chinese-built Magufuli Bridge, boosting connectivity
cgtn.com
