Mozambique: The Maputo–Katembe Bridge to close temporarily for maintenance!

The iconic Maputo–Katembe Bridge in Mozambique, connecting Maputo to its southern suburb Katembe, is set to undergo scheduled maintenance and infrastructure monitoring, according to reliable sources in Mozambique. The  longest suspension bridge on the African continent will be temporarily closed to all road traffic from 22:00 on 13 May 2025 until 04:00 on 14 May 2025 to facilitate the safe execution of the maintenance work.
The planned activities include the localized lifting of the deck slab as part of the support structure's maintenance. Additionally, technical teams have already started marking monitoring points as part of the ongoing infrastructure assessment.