Mwogo Bridge set for early 2027 completion (Photos)

The Mwogo Bridge, a key infrastructure project expected to strengthen transport and trade links between Nyamagabe, Nyanza and Ruhango districts, has reached 68 per cent completion, with the government targeting early 2027 for its completion.

Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) confirmed the progress, saying the bridge is being constructed across the Mwogo River in the Mwogo wetlands to improve the movement of people and goods while strengthening commercial links between the three districts.

The completed structure will span 60 metres in length and 11 metres in width, accommodating vehicles carrying loads of up to 60 tonnes.

The infrastructure is expected to benefit farmers, traders and other residents by making it easier to transport agricultural produce to markets, facilitate trade and improve access to essential services, including schools and health centres.

The project is particularly important for rural communities whose economic activities depend heavily on reliable transport connections between neighbouring districts.

Construction began in January 2024 and was initially scheduled for completion in May 2025.

However, the original deadline was missed, extending the implementation period, with the latest target now set for early 2027.

The project was allocated more than Rwf1.6 billion, reflecting the government’s investment in improving rural transport infrastructure and supporting economic activities outside major urban centres.

The Ministry of Infrastructure has previously highlighted the importance of roads and bridges in connecting communities and creating opportunities for trade, agriculture and access to essential services.

During a tour to inspect infrastructure projects in August 2025, the then Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye visited several projects in the Southern Province, including the Mwogo and Rukarara bridges connecting Nyamagabe and Nyanza districts.

Meanwhile, RTDA’s infrastructure programmes also identify the maintenance of the Mwogo Bridge on National Road 13 as part of wider efforts to improve the reliability of transport networks in the region.

Beyond its immediate transport benefits, the bridge is expected to strengthen economic and social connections among communities in the three districts and neighbouring areas.

Its completion will also complement other development initiatives targeting the region.

In March 2026, the government launched the five-year Nyungwe–Ruhango Corridor Restoration Project, implemented through the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) with support from the Global Environment Facility and technical assistance from the World Bank.

The initiative targets ecosystem restoration and improved livelihoods in parts of Nyamagabe, Nyanza and Ruhango.

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