MR118 closed as a precaution

The Roads Authority (RA) said that due to the rising water levels of the Orange River and as a precautionary measure, the Main Road (MR118) between Rosh Pinah and Oranjemund has been closed, with immediate effect until further notice.

Access on this route will be provided to emergency services vehicles only if water levels allow so.

The RA is currently engaging Namdeb for an alternative route and once confirmed, details of the temporary alternative route will be communicated.

Road users are requested to exercise extra caution when travelling during the rainy season. Please adhere to the road signs at all times. If a road is flooded, the RA advises that drivers choose alternative routes; do not attempt to drive through it. Water on flooded roads may be deeper than it appears.

In the meantime, the RA’s maintenance teams in the regions are on standby to repair road damage. In a case where a road cannot be repaired immediately, the RA will make provision for a temporary bypass/access road or offer an alternative route.

An update will be provided on all the relevant media platforms when the road has been reopened.