Kazungula bridge project, Botswana and Zambia
Name and Location
Kazungula bridge project, Botswana and Zambia.
Client
The governments of Botswana and Zambia.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a bridge linking Botswana and Zambia over the Zambezi river to replace the existing ferry and juxtaposed one-stop border facilities at Kazungula. The project’s main components comprise the construction of a new road/rail bridge, one-stop border-post facilities and access roads at the Kazungula border.
Value
$259-million.
The project is being financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA).
Duration
The project is expected to be completed in 2018.
Latest Developments
It is expected that construction of the Kazungula bridge will start in July.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Kazungula Bridge Project Office, tel +267 625 0541 or fax +267 625 0324.
AfDB, tel +216 71 10 39 00.
JICA, tel +81 3 5226 6660.
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