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The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) is set to officially open the Senqu Bridge on April 22 in Mokhotlong. The ceremony will be officiated by King Letsie III and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, marking a significant milestone in the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and enhancing regional connectivity.
Africa-Press – Lesotho. The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) is set to officially open the Senqu Bridge during a ceremony scheduled for April 22 in Mokhotlong.
This was revealed in an invitation letter read before Members of Parliament on Wednesday by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Tlohang Sekhamane.
According to the letter, the ceremony will be officiated by King Letsie III, accompanied by The President of South Africa His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, highlighting the strong partnership between Lesotho and South Africa under the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
The letter further notes that LHDA will formally hand over the bridge to the Government of Lesotho as part of the day’s proceedings.
Completed in early 2026, the Senqu Bridge marks a significant milestone in Phase II of the LHWP signalling substantial progress in the project’s advanced infrastructure works.
The structure is described as a remarkable engineering achievement, constructed within the challenging high-altitude terrain of the Lesotho Highlands.
Rising above the future Polihali Reservoir, the bridge restores a vital transport link that will be submerged by the reservoir, ensuring continued connectivity for communities and supporting economic activity in Mokhotlong and surrounding areas.
The ceremony represents an important national milestone, celebrating infrastructure development, regional cooperation and the transformative socio-economic benefits of the LHWP.
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is a multi-phase initiative aimed at providing water to South Africa while promoting infrastructure development in Lesotho. The project has been pivotal in fostering economic growth and regional cooperation since its inception in the 1980s. The completion of the Senqu Bridge is a testament to the ongoing collaboration between the two nations, enhancing transport links and supporting local communities in Mokhotlong and beyond. As infrastructure projects continue to evolve, they play a crucial role in transforming the socio-economic landscape of Lesotho.
