PANGANI: THE construction of the 124.6bn/- Pangani Bridge in Tanga Region has reached 72 per cent, with work now focused on building the bridge deck.
TANROADS Regional Manager Engineer Msama Msama said the project includes the bridge and 25.6 kilometres of connecting roads along the Pangani–Tungamaa road section.
He said all foundation works and the construction of the bridge’s nine piers has been completed, while work on the deck is ongoing using the Moving Scaffolding System (MSS) technology.
“The technology uses specialised modern equipment to facilitate construction of the bridge’s upper structure,”Eng Msama said.
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The project is being implemented by China’s Shandong Limited at a cost of 124.6bn/-, under the supervision of India’s Lea, with funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) in partnership with the Tanzanian government.
Upon completion, the bridge is expected to ease passenger and cargo movement, reduce reliance on ferries, expand business opportunities and boost tourism in Pangani, Tanga Region and surrounding areas.
Eng Msama commended the government, the Ministry of Works and TANROADS leadership for supporting and overseeing the project.