Kyaka Bridge

Kyaka Bridge, sometimes referred to as the Kagera Bridge, is a bridge in Tanzania that crosses the Kagera River.[1] The bridge was blown up by Ugandan experts from Kilembe Mines in 1978 during the Uganda–Tanzania War.[2] The present bridge was supplied by the British structural steelwork fabricators Painter Brothers.

Kyaka Bridge Daraja la Kyaka  (Swahili)
Coordinates	1°15′0.55″S 31°25′10.44″E
Carries	B8 road (2 lanes)
Crosses	Kagera River
Other name(s)	Kagera River Bridge
Owner	Government of Tanzania
Preceded by	Rusomo Bridge
Characteristics
Material	Steel
History
Fabrication by	Painter Brothers
Opened	1992
Location

References

1. "The Kyaka River Bridge in Tanzania". Painter Brothers. December 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
2. Mwakikagile, Godfrey (2010). "Nyerere and Africa: End of an Era". New Africa Press. Retrieved 16 March 2013.