Technical - GEDAfrica

PROJECT FACTS

184 km

of road infrastructure

TWO

one stop border posts and supporting tolling infrastructure

362 M

cable-stayed bridge constructed over the Luapula River

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Phase One of the Luapula River Bridge embankment construction is now complete on both sides of the border. The embankment has reached a height of 13 metres on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) side and 14 metres on the Zambian side.

Foundation excavation for the main bridge structures is underway in both countries, following a similar process that involves clearing through layers of earth before reaching solid rock, where controlled blasting will soon be required. Alongside these works, contractor camps have been established on both sides to support ongoing activity, with Zambia also progressing on an access road along the Luapula embankment.

Additionally, crushers have been set up in both the DRC and Zambia to supply all necessary stone materials and aggregates for road and bridge construction, ensuring the pavement and concrete structures meet technical requirements.

The groundwork now underway lays the physical and strategic foundation for the bridge that will span the Luapula River, enabling faster, safer movement of people and goods across the border.

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BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM)

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a digital process that creates a detailed 3D model of a project, integrating design, construction, and operational data into one central platform. It was introduced in the early phases of the Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road (KMTR) Project and continues to play a key role in driving progress and ensuring project success.

As the first project of its scale in Africa to adopt BIM technology, GED Africa is setting a new standard for digital collaboration in infrastructure development. BIM enhances coordination, accuracy, and efficiency across all aspects of construction—supporting better planning, reducing on-site errors, and ensuring alignment across teams.

A key feature of the project is the close collaboration between our on-site team and the Hungary-based BIM team from Duna Aszfalt, our project sponsor. Drone-captured data and imagery are processed and reviewed jointly to track progress, ensure quality, and maintain a single, reliable source of project information.

BIM also supports day-to-day activities—verifying designs, checking levels, and producing “as-built” documentation. It contributes to survey reviews and assists in land-related processes such as verifying cadastral maps for compensation and resettlement.

This integrated, cross-continental approach is helping deliver the KMTR Project with precision, transparency, and innovation—paving the way for smarter infrastructure development across Africa.