The construction of Masalani suspension bridge on road E873, across the Tana River, 30 km South of Hola town is now complete. The contract was awarded to Associated Construction Co (K) Ltd and supervision was carried out by the Chief Engineer (Roads) for the Ministry of Roads and Public Works.
President Mwai Kibaki today commissioned the Masalani Bridge in Ijara district and reaffirmed his Government commitment to improve infrastructure country wide for the benefit of wananchi. Speaking after commissioning the unique Masalani suspension bridge, President Kibaki urged Ijara residents to take advantage of the new bridge by increasing their livestock and farm produce as transportation of goods to the market was now easier.