Tanzania has reached a major infrastructure milestone with the completion of the JP Magufuli Bridge, a 3-kilometer structure now recognized as the longest bridge in East and Central Africa. The bridge, also known as Kigongo–Busisi Bridge, will serve as a key transport artery connecting Tanzania with neighboring countries including Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The announcement was made yesterday May 19,2025 by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa during a tour of the fully completed bridge. In addition to the main span, the project includes 1.66 kilometers of connecting roads, significantly improving regional connectivity and easing transport across the Lake Victoria zone.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to officially inaugurate the bridge on June 19, 2025, in a ceremony that will mark a historic moment for Tanzanian infrastructure and regional trade.

Named in honor of the late President John Pombe Magufuli, who championed major infrastructure developments during his tenure, the bridge symbolizes continued national progress and regional integration.