Pedestrian crossing alternative, reduced Likoni Ferry congestion, COVID-19 social distancing compliance
Liwatoni Floating Bridge (Mombasa)
660m floating pedestrian bridge across the Likoni Channel providing alternative crossing to the Likoni Ferry for foot traffic.
AnnouncedMay 1, 2020
StartedJune 1, 2020
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2020
CompletedNovember 1, 2020
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 1,500,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 1,500,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
Rapid Construction
Construction began during COVID-19 pandemic to reduce Likoni Ferry overcrowding
Bridge Opened
Liwatoni Floating Bridge opened to pedestrians
Contractors
China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC)
Main ContractorBuilt the floating pedestrian bridge within 6 months
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaCommissioned the floating bridge as an interim Likoni crossing solution
Benefits
Description
The Liwatoni Floating Bridge is a 660-metre pedestrian floating bridge across the Likoni Channel in Mombasa, built by China Road and Bridge Corporation at a cost of KES 1.5 billion. Constructed as an interim solution to complement the Likoni Ferry while the Mombasa Gate Bridge is being planned, it provides a walking crossing for pedestrians between Mombasa Island and the South Coast mainland. The bridge was built rapidly in response to overcrowding on the Likoni Ferry, especially during COVID-19 pandemic social distancing requirements.
Overview
First fixed crossing between Mombasa Island and South Coast mainland, providing pedestrian relief from the overcrowded Likoni Ferry service.