Mufuchani Bridge, Kitwe, Zambia

Construction of a new bridge at Mufuchani across the Kafue River in Kitwe, Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The bridge is to consist of a 160m long (four spans each 40m long) and bridge approach roads (each 400m). The works also includes the bridge lighting and drainage. The construction of the Mufuchani Bridge will open a window of development for Kitwe District as presently, residents of Mufuchani farming bloc, Riverside and Chipata areas rely on canoes and a pontoon which only operates during the day to cross to either side of the rive. rEstimated project value : K60 billion.