4 de Abril Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 12°26′10″S 13°32′28″E / 12.43611°S 13.54111°E |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 438 metres |
Width | 24.5 m |
History | |
Construction start | July 2007 |
Construction end | July 2009 |
Construction cost | 27 million |
Inaugurated | 10 September 2009 |
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Catumbela Bridge (officially known as 4 de Abril Bridge) is a bridge over the Catumbela River, located in the municipality of Catumbela, Angola. [1] The bridge, which was inaugurated on 10 September 2009, by the President of the Republic of Angola, José Eduardo dos Santos, connects the cities of Benguela and Lobito, in addition to other provinces of the country. [2] [3]
The bridge construction began in July 2007 and was engineered for two companies, Soares da Costa and Mota-Engil by Armando Rite and Pedro Cabral. The work was completed in July 2009 at a cost of 27 million depreciation.[ clarification needed] [3]
The Bridge is sanctuaries display by:
The name 4 April was assigned in allusion to the date of the peace agreements that occurred in 2002, which brought an end to the civil war in Angola. [3]
Its construction is considered to be of great importance, because it allows the connection between the provinces of north, central and south of the country. Above all, the road allows for traffic between the cities of Benguela and Lobito. [3]