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Rwf6 billion Rusumo bridge open to traffic
The Rusumo international bridge that has been under construction since May 2012 was on Wednesday opened to traffic.
The 82-metre bridge over River Akagera connects Tanzania to Rwanda.
![The upgraded Rusumo Bridge. The bridge has load capacity of over 400 tonnes. Stephen Rwembeho. The upgraded Rusumo Bridge. The bridge has load capacity of over 400 tonnes. Stephen Rwembeho.](https://www.newtimes.co.rw/uploads/imported_images/files/main/articles/2014/08/28/1409254590e.jpg)
The upgraded Rusumo Bridge. The bridge has load capacity of over 400 tonnes. Stephen Rwembeho.