Roads Authority to spend N$230 Million on road repairs in northern regions
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The Roads Authority (RA) says it will spend N$230 million to restore damaged roads in the four northern regions of Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Omusati and Kunene.
The Roads Authority (RA) says it will spend N$230 million to restore damaged roads in the four northern regions of Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Omusati and Kunene.
The Roads Authority (RA) has confirmed that the permanent two-lane bypass between Rehoboth and Windhoek is expected to be completed by the end of this month.
The construction of the two-lane bypass will cost approximately N$13 million.
The Otjiwarongo Municipality has launched its 'roads and resurfacing' project for several pothole-ridden roads around town.
The Road Funds Administration will fund the N$92 million project, which will see the Libertine Amadhila tar road stripped down and repaved.
In the wake of recent disruptions along the Windhoek-Rehoboth corridor, the Ministry of Works and Transport, in collaboration with the Roads Authority, has embarked on constructing a permanent two-way bypass to restore seamless connectivity between the two localities.
The government has announced urgent measures to restore road infrastructure following severe damage caused by recent heavy rains.
A bridge on the B1 road between Windhoek and Rehoboth suffered extensive damage, which prompted emergency interventions from the Roads Authority.
The Minister of Works and Transport said that even though he is satisfied with the different classifications of roads, such as tarred, paved, gravel, and those difficult to access, a lot still needs to be done, especially for the roads in remote areas.
The Roads Authority's (RA) Transportation Executive Officer, Sidney Boois, is concerned over the lax use of seatbelts in public transport.
Namibia, one of the countries in Africa with the most developed road infrastructure, continues to make significant progress in enhancing its road network.
The construction of a gravel road between Andara and Shamaturu in the Kavango-East Region will start soon.
Once completed, the road will ease the movement of people, increasing access to government services.
Through the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Namibian government will fund the construction of a 6.58-kilometre gravel access road project in Makanga-Masida settlements.