Government, JICA launch new Bridge to decongest traffic

The National Ministry of Road, Central Equatoria State government in partnership with Japan International Cooperation (JICA) has on Friday (February 23rd, 2024) Launched the Albino Bridge in Juba.

The Albino Bridge which has been under construction since January 2023 by JICA, is the second bridge to be constructed by the Japanese government after the Freedom Bridge.

Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State Sarah Nene who officiated the launch of the Bridge on behalf of the governor, appreciated the effort of the Japanese government to the people of South Sudan and Central Equatoria in particular.

Governor Nene called on the Juba City Council authority (JCC) at the level of  quarter council leaders and residents of Kator Payam to plant trees around the launched facility

 Nene urged residents to maintain and protect the bridge from unnecessary dumping of garbage  

Japan Deputy Chief of  Mission, Watanabe Tomoko applauded the project implementers of Albino Bridge who have worked tirelessly to overcome all challenges experienced during the bridge’s construction.

Tomoko pledges her government’s continued support in developmental projects in South Sudan.

JICA representative Tanaka Hiryoyuki said the projects by the Japanese Institution target three Bridges, Albino Bridge, Kokora, and Giada bridges.

He added that the Kokora and Giada bridges will be commissioned later this year.

Tanaka thanks the government of Central Equatoria State and the National Government for the cooperation accorded to his organization during the implementation of the project a contribution by Japan Tax Payers.

The mayor of Juba City Council (JCC) rendered her indebtedness to JICA for funding the projects of roads in Juba.

The Minister of Road and Bridges in Central Equatoria State, Moses Mawa acknowledges the efforts of the Japanese government through the JICA for the construction of the road

Minister Mawa described the Japanese government as “the best friend of South Sudan” 

Kenyata Benjamin Warile the Executive Director of South Sudan Road Authority tasks the Juba City Council to ensure the maintenance of the bridge is taken wholly

 Albino bridge was first built in 1969 and connects the areas of Melekia and Kator residential areas in Kator Payam