The Roads Authority needs more than N$230 million to fix flood-damaged roads up north. Many rural communities can't reach essential services because gravel roads were washed away, leaving them extremely vulnerable. RA boss Conrad Lutombi promises that contractors will start repairs next week, before the Easter holidays begin.
Lutombi visited northern regions on Thursday to check damaged roads. He stressed that they came not just to look but to solve problems. Many rural gravel roads have disappeared completely or are underwater, which badly affects schools and healthcare centers. First, they plan quick fixes before Easter, with full repairs happening afterwards.
Floods threaten road networks severely across the region. Kunene roads suffered the worst damage, with many completely falling apart. In the Omusati region, roads are either washed away or underwater. The Okapya-Okaku road needs urgent help in the Oshana region. The Olukonda road vanished in the Oshikoto region. Lutombi asked people to stay patient and avoid driving through flooded areas to prevent deaths.
Lutombi visited northern regions on Thursday to check damaged roads. He stressed that they came not just to look but to solve problems. Many rural gravel roads have disappeared completely or are underwater, which badly affects schools and healthcare centers. First, they plan quick fixes before Easter, with full repairs happening afterwards.
Floods threaten road networks severely across the region. Kunene roads suffered the worst damage, with many completely falling apart. In the Omusati region, roads are either washed away or underwater. The Okapya-Okaku road needs urgent help in the Oshana region. The Olukonda road vanished in the Oshikoto region. Lutombi asked people to stay patient and avoid driving through flooded areas to prevent deaths.
