Project Description:

Senqu Bridge – the 825m long incrementally launched,  Forming part of the Polihaliwith 15 - 90m piers located in  Lesotho's Highlands – restoring local access between Mokhotlong and Maseru once the Polihali Dam inundates the existing crossing. Forming part of the Polihali Major Bridges Project under Phase II of Lesotho Highlands Water Project.

Judges Comments

The 825 metre long, incrementally launched Senqu Bridge has a 100 metre extradosed cable-stayed main span with 50 metre approach spans, all supported on 15 piers up to 90m tall. It is located in Lesotho’s Highlands and will restore local access between Mokhotlong and Maseru once the Polihali Dam inundates the valley and the existing low-level crossing. It forms part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.

Structural Designer

Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA)

Location

Mokhotlong, Lesotho