Africa-Press – Mozambique. The land transport network has been provisionally restored on most roads in Niassa province, which were damaged by the heavy rains recorded in recent days.
The delegate of the National Roads Administration (ANE) in Niassa, Oreste Zezela, explained that, to ensure traffic in various communities across the province, approximately 195 million meticais were invested in emergency works.
According to Zezelal, six decks were installed on the bridge over the Nacache River, on the N360 road, helping to relieve road traffic between the districts of Maúa and Metarica.
Additionally, major works took place on the R734 road, along the Metangula–Cobué section, over approximately 170 kilometres; on the N360, between Marrupa and Mecula, covering about 143 kilometres; on the R720, which connects Cuamba to Mecanhelas. On the R733, between Unango and Macalodge, over 50 kilometres; and on the R1215, along the Macalodge/Nova Madeira–Matchedje route, covering around 125 kilometres.
However, road communication between the districts of Majune and Mavago has not yet been restored due to excess water on the bridge over the Lochesse River, a situation that continues to prevent normal traffic at that point, Oreste Zezela noted.
To carry out interventions on all road platforms affected by the adverse weather, the ANE estimates that approximately 400 million meticais will be required for a more comprehensive and lasting response to the rain-related damage in Niassa province.
Source: Notícias
