Rusumo International Bridge

Rusumo International Bridge is an international bridge, opened in 2014, across the Kagera River. It replaces the previous single lane Rusomo Bridge linking Rwanda and Tanzania. The project was funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.[1][2]

Rusumo International Bridge Daraja la Kimataifa Rusumo  (Swahili)
Coordinates	2°22′55.58″S 30°46′59.44″E
Carries	B3 road (2 lanes)
Crosses	Kagera River
Preceded by	Rusumo Bridge
Followed by	Kyaka Bridge
Characteristics
Total length	80 metres (260 ft)
Width	10.5 metres (34 ft)
History
Construction start	April 2012
Construction end	August 2014
Replaces	Rusumo Bridge
Location

References

1. "Rusumo Bridge construction starting soon". Japan International Cooperation Agency. June 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
2. "Rwanda-Tanzania border to expand". The New Times (Rwanda). 5 November 2012. Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2013.