Namibia: Temporary road closures in the Kunene Region

Namibia's Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country's road sector, has informed the public that, due to the heavy rains that Namibia is experiencing countrywide, roads may be affected from flooding or wash-aways. The RA monitors all the affected roads; maintenance teams are on standby to ensure that damaged roads are repaired, where possible, within a reasonable time period. The follwing roads in the Kunene Region in north-western Namibia are currently affected:

• MR 76 (Uis <> Khorixas)
  The Ugab Bridge and some sections on this road were severely damaged. Hence, the section form Ugab River to Khorixas has been closed, with immediate effect, until further notice.  Road users are kindly requested to use the alternative route via Omaruru.
• MR126 from Khorixas
  The Langasem pass was washed out for approximately 7 kilometers. Road users should not attempt to cross the Unib and Huab rivers during this period. The road is only accessible by 4x4 vehicles. However, extra caution must be exercised.
• D2612 Twyfelfontein area
  The Aba-Huab river is flooding had has effected the roads. Twyfelfontein has been cut off/cannot be accessed.
• MR128 (Palmwag <> Sesfontein)
  The Hoanib river and Skelm river are flooding and vehicles cannot pass through. Sesfontein is been cut off/cannot be accessed.
  Please also take note that DR2628 (the link between MR 126 and D 2612) has been closed temporary to all traffic.

Source: TravelComments.com Official Blog