Révuè bridge in Mozambique to be repaired within 15 days

Mozambique's National Roads Administration (ANE) has launched an emergency operation to repair the metal bridge over the Révuè River, in Sussundenga district, Manica province, and restore traffic within 15 days. A contractor is already on site to reinforce the structure, after it was damaged again on 4 November when a truck carrying an excessive load of crushed stone crossed it, according to ANE, cited by the Agência de Informação de Moçambique (AIM).

ANE technical teams and other specialised bodies are also studying the construction of a new concrete bridge. Their study also covers the possibility of reusing and reinforcing the concrete structure of the old bridge, which is currently severely degraded, according to ANE.

Manica Governor Francisca Tomás visited the site on 5 November and recommended that a boat be immediately made available to ensure the crossing of people and goods during the works. She also called on transporters and users to respect load limits to prevent further damage and accidents.

The bridge, located at kilometre 33 from Chimoio, had already been damaged by a heavy goods vehicle in October and traffic was interrupted for about 15 days. It resumed on 29 October after works carried out by technicians from several specialities in the road sector. The new damage thus constitutes the second interruption caused by a goods transport vehicle in less than a month, according to AIM. It occurred four days after the bridge reopened to vehicles weighing up to 30 tonnes on 30 October (the Révuè bridge reopens to vehicles weighing up to 30 tonnes).