The 700,000-square-foot facility will be one of Meta’s largest U.S. investments.
The Court of Auditors questioned the bridge’s procurement and cost projections.
Motorists along the busy highway say the project is long overdue.
The port is designed to accommodate the largest vessels in East Africa.
The grant will fund a study of the 243 km road’s design and climate resilience.
The “tedious” Beijing review could have delayed the project over a year.
The road is part of the World Bank–backed 740km Horn of Africa Gateway Project.
The Hongqi Bridge was described by its builder as an engineering highlight.
Work is expected to begin in 2027, with completion anticipated by 2032.
Interstate 10 project seeks to modernize traffic, safety, and interchanges.