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Mozambique: Pedestrian crossing over the Revúbuè closes tomorrow, to be destroyed later – Notícias
4:17 CAT | 19 Oct 2022
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The pedestrian crossing over the Revúbuè river, linking the cities of Tete and Moatize, will be closed tomorrow and later destroyed, due to the arrival of the rainy season.
This crossing opened in June, implemented by coal mining company Vulcan. in partnership with the Government. after the partial destruction of the Revúbuè bridge, on January 25,, the day after tropical storm Ana made landfall in Mozambique. The move aimed at enabling the crossing of Vulcan’s workers, as well as that of citizens from both Tete and Moatize cities, while the works to assemble the metal bridge over the Revúbuè River were taking place.
The delegate of the National Roads Administration (ANE) in Tete, Victor Maicolo, explained that it is now necessary to destroy the connection, because it constitutes a barrier for the normal flow of the river and at this moment there is an accumulation of water upstream.
“In a situation where there is a need for water flow above the one which we have now, with the coming of the rains, ithe water will force an increase in the energy level and when it reaches the peak it will lead to a situation of uncontrolled flow downstream of the crossing”, he explained.
As for the status of the metal bridge assemblage, Maicolo said that the works are proceeding in the best way and that on the 24th of November they could be concluded, as stated in the contract.
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He added, however, that there are pillars on the Moatize side which suffered structural damage and need reinforcement, something which had not been foreseen in the initial contract which is why an addendum is currently being prepared.
The possibility of pedestrians crossing the metal bridge after the 24th of November will be studied while the foundation strengthening works are taking place.
Until then, the connection between most of the northern districts of Tete province and the provincial capital will be guaranteed by the Kassuende bridge, which increases transport costs, especially for people who visit the cities of Tete and Moatize daily. Residents will need at least 50 meticais to get to the centre of Tete, for example, or 70 meticais if they want to go to the Matundo or Chingodzi neighbourhoods, a route that used to cost 40 meticais and was done in a short time.
Source: Notícias
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