Which South African bridge in Johannesburg, opened in 2003, is named after Nelson Mandela?

The Nelson Mandela Bridge is the Johannesburg bridge opened in 2003 that is named after Nelson Mandela.

The bridge crosses railway lines in the city centre and connects Braamfontein with Newtown. It carries pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles, providing a direct link between important cultural, educational and commercial areas of Johannesburg.

The bridge opened on 20 July 2003 and was named for Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected president. At night, its cable-supported structure is illuminated, making it a prominent part of the city skyline.

It is sometimes confused with bridges and roads in Nelson Mandela Bay, the metropolitan municipality around Gqeberha. The Johannesburg bridge is a separate structure whose name refers directly to Mandela and whose main purpose is to cross the city’s railway corridor.