How to drive the Tengako Causeway in Tuvalu?

Located in the island of Fongafale in the atoll of Funafuti in Tuvalu, the Tengako Causeway is an asphalted causeway separating the Pacific Ocean from the Te Namo Lagoon.

Tengako Causeway

When was the Tengako Causeway built?

The causeway, also known as Funafuti Causeway, was initially built by the Americans during World War II. The island was too narrow for a road, so they built this concrete section that they refer to as "the causeway". War relics can still be seen around the lagoon and other parts of the island.

How long is the Tengako Causeway?

The road is fully paved. It’s 10.9 km long running south-north from Vaiaku to the end of the island.

How challenging is the Tengako Causeway?

This causeway is quite important for local traffic, because it connects the northern and southern part of the island. The causeway is regularly flooded at high tide as waves often wash over it.
Pic: James Hung

 

 

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