Namibia’s road network faces crisis as half exceeds lifespan

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2025-04-07

TSANDI, 01 November 2023 - The Tsandi-Omugulugwombashe road in the Omusati Region is over 70 per cent complete, Roads Authority (RA) spokesperson Hileni Fillemon has said. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

By Chelva Wells
WINDHOEK, 07 APR (NAMPA) - Half of Namibia’s roads have exceeded their intended lifespan, the Roads Authority (RA) has reported.
Recent rains have further weakened the road network, leading to closures and detours in various regions.
The collapse of the Aris River Bridge on the B1 between Windhoek and Rehoboth in March prompted the construction of a temporary bypass costing N.dollars 2.9 million, RA spokesperson Hileni Fillemon co...

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