Inauguration of the Faidherbe Bridge in Senegal



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Inauguration of the Faidherbe Bridge in Senegal

30/11/2011

President of the Republic of Senegal conducted Saturday, Nov. 19 at the official opening of this work metal world heritage by Unesco.

 

The seven bays of the infrastructure, which spans an arm of the Senegal River,have been replaced. The bridge connects the island of St. Louis to the mainland and has a length of 511 meters.

Following the traditional ribbon cutting by the president, Abdoulaye Wade, the entire delegation walked through the Pont Faidherbe rehabilitated. Then all were able to attend with emotion at the opening of the swing span.

A magnificent parade Signares and a group of singers have come to punctuate this beautiful morning of Day. The end of the day and part of the night the saint-louisaine population has enjoyed many shows and concerts with a strength upon illumination of the bridge under the laser beams, real instruments animated sculpture of light.

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