Members of the media are invited to join the Minister of Transport, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga together with KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube and KZN MEC for Transport, Mr Sipho Hlomuka this Sunday, 30 July 2023 for the official opening of the previously flood-damaged Umhlali River Bridge.
The Umhlali River Bridge was damaged in April 2022 following massive and disruptive weather conditions in the province which resulted in a number of architectural road infrastructure damages. The damages led to interruptions in the free movement and flow of traffic on the route and in the process endangering the lives of motorists and road users in general.
Details of the official uMhlali Bridge opening are as follows:
Date: Sunday, 30 July 2023
Time: 09H00
Venue: N2 Umhlali River Bridge, Ilembe District Municipality