12
May
Ethiopia marked a historic moment as it officially opened the doors of the largest bridge spanning the mighty Abay (Nile) River. The completion of the Nile Bridge, a monumental undertaking that commenced six years ago, signifies a significant milestone in the country's infrastructure development. Constructed to link the cities of Gondar and Gojam in the Amhara region, the Nile Bridge stands as a testament to collaboration and engineering prowess. Chinese contractor CCCC spearheaded the construction, with an investment exceeding 1.4 billion birr or $51 million. Distinguished by its size and design, the new Abay Bridge represents a departure from traditional…