Design and construction of Zambezi River Bridge, Mozambique

Abstract

The Zambezi River Bridge between Caia and Chimuara is one of the longest and most important bridges built in Africa in recent years. The 2376 m long bridge provides a vital connection between the south and north of Mozambique, substituting the ferry connection to the national road 1 that has existed for almost 50 years. The topography of the site, the deep foundations, the size and significance of the river channel and the environmental sensitivities shaped almost every aspect of the bridge design and construction presented here, including the route selection, the structural forms and the construction methods.