The Kabingo–Kasulu–Manyovu–Mugina–Rumonge Road is a road in Tanzania, connecting the towns of Kabingo, Kasulu and Manyovu in Tanzania to Mugina in Burundi.[1]
| Kabingo–Kasulu–Manyovu–Mugina Road | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 162 mi (261 km) |
| History | Designated in 2019 (Expected) Completion in 2023(Expected) |
| Major junctions | |
| East end | Kabingo |
| Kasulu Manyovu | |
| West end | Mugina |
| Location | |
| Highway system | |
Location
editThe road starts at Kabingo, Tanzania and makes its way westwards through Kasulu and Manyovu, to end at Mugina, the border town in Burundi, a total distance of approximately 260 kilometres (162 mi).[1] The geographical coordinates of this road in the town of Kasulu are 04°34'24.0"S, 30°05'49.0"E (Latitude:-4.573333; Longitude:30.096944).[2]
Overview
editThe highway is expected to improve cross-border trade, tourism, socio-economic development and promote regional integration. The project is being handled directly by the East African Community. The road is also expected to ease the movement of traffic from both Dar es Salaam and Tanga ports, destined for the land-locked countries of Burundi, and Democratic Republic of the Congo.[3]
Upgrade to double carriageway
editRelated to the upgrade of this road in Tanzania, a 45 kilometres (28 mi) section of highway in Burundi between Rumonge and Gitaza,[4] both located on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika will be rehabilitated. In addition, a one-stop-border-post (OSBP) crossing between Manyovu on the Tanzania side and Mugina on the Burundi side will be constructed, to ease the flow of goods and people across the common border.[1][3]
The upgrade to class II bitumen, widening to double carriageway and related improvements, will be jointly funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the two respective governments. In November 2018, the AfDB committed to lend US$322.5 million towards the development of this road.[1][3][5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Niyongabo, Delex (23 November 2018). "The African Development Bank group grants US$322.5 Million for Burundi-Tanzania road upgrading". RegionWeek. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ "Location of Kabingo–Kasulu–Manyovu–Mugina Road" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ a b c The Citizen Reporter (22 November 2018). "AfDB approves $322 mil for road upgrading in Burundi and Tanzania". The Citizen (Tanzania). Dar es Salaam. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ Globefeed.com (4 December 2018). "Distance between Rumonge, BDI and Gitaza, Bujumbura Rural Province, BDI". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ The Guardian Reporter (24 November 2018). "AfDB Issues $322 Million For EAC States Road Projects". The Guardian (Tanzania). Dar es Salaam: IPP Media. Retrieved 4 December 2018.