Reopening of the Injesuthi river bridge: KZN MEC Duma offered support for six residents reported missing in Nepal floods
KZN Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma says officials are liaising with DIRCO after six residents from Isipingo and Ladysmith reportedly disappeared during floods in Nepal. He also outlined provincial work to repair flood damaged roads and bridges ahead of the summer rains.
KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma offered support to six residents from Isipingo and Ladysmith who disappeared during floods in Nepal. Duma stated that officials are coordinating with DIRCO to ensure no gaps in assistance. The KZN government is working to repair damaged roads and bridges ahead of the summer rains. The Injesuthi River Bridge, which connects Wartburg and New Hanover, has been reopened following extensive structural damage caused by recent torrential rains.
This bridge was crucial for the community of Shiyabazali, where three residents were swept away. The KZN government has allocated R14.6 billion for rehabilitation projects over the next period, with anticipated outputs of 5.2 million square meters. Duma emphasized the importance of praying for the families affected in KZN and highlighted the department's efforts to increase road network lifespan through resealing and upgrading gravel roads to surface roads.
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