Kinshasa, November 8th, 2026 (CPA).- Victoire Bridge, located in Kalamu, a municipality in central Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has been reopened to traffic following the completion of construction works. The bridge spans 12 meters and is 25 meters wide, according to a statement consulted by CPA on Sunday.
“After several months of work, the Kinshasa Provincial Government, through the Provincial Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works, proceeded with the inauguration of Kalamu Bridge, thereby marking its reopening to traffic,” according to a statement from Kinshasa City Hall. Launched by Governor Daniel Bumba, the works involved the complete reconstruction of the structure, including raising its level to improve water drainage, prevent recurring flood risks and facilitate traffic flow in this strategic area of the capital, the statement indicated. “Fully reconstructed, Kalamu Bridge represents a step forward in improving urban infrastructure and meets the expectations of residents in the surrounding area,” the document added.
“This achievement is part of the momentum driven by the urban authorities, in line with the vision of the President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, aimed at providing Kinshasa with modern, high-quality and sustainable infrastructure,” the statement concluded. CPA/