Author Topic: MOZAMBIQUE: EN1 ROAD WASHED AWAY!!!! (Read 7450 times)

John F · « **on:** January 22, 2012, 01:19:30 PM »

To those traveling north of Maputo in the next few weeks:

At "3 de Fevereiro" just past Palmeira (about 120 km north of Maputo), the EN1 has been washed away! There's a 20 m gap and the water depth was 8 m, yesterday!

No road connection between north and south!

So please postpone you travel plans, as no dates have been put forward to the re-opening of the road!

Photo: TVM

Searaider · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:01:06 PM »

Thanx for keeping us posted

Manuel Junior · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:21:43 PM »

:shre: JF

REEFMAN · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2012, 02:29:05 PM »

Jeeepaws! That's hectic!

krissi · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:40:20 PM »

Thanks John F! My boy and friend still adamant to go up and take a chance that the authorities have made a plan with an army bridge - after seeing your photo I have my doubts

. It's a long way to go and just have to turn around.

John F · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2012, 06:06:56 PM »

That was my first thought Krissi... but even if they do it, it will take at least a month... they will need to put a bid out, etc... please tell them to be patient and wait... things are chaotic... already 4 people have died in the area...

krissi · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2012, 06:17:44 PM »

Quote from: John F on January 22, 2012, 06:06:56 PM

That was my first thought Krissi... but even if they do it, it will take at least a month... they will need to put a bid out, etc... please tell them to be patient and wait... things are chaotic... already 4 people have died in the area...

. Thanks John - I will but you know what 24 year olds are like

- you can't tell them anything!

John F · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2012, 06:25:38 PM »

Oh well, let's see what happens in the next few days... I'll keep you updated!

John F · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:07:46 PM »

The Moamba-Chibuto-Chokwe road is also blocked... so no alternative! The lower Limpopo is overflowing and there are large areas flooded!

The gap is now 60 m wide! No bridges are being contemplated. The National Roads Agency is deploying rocks trying to close the gap!

Serra Moz · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2012, 09:31:20 PM »

Caraca! So no Chidenguele for me then...
Some lodges also received minor damage to their structures.
Thanks for keeping in the loop.

krissi · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2012, 09:46:46 PM »

Quote from: John F on January 22, 2012, 08:07:46 PM

The Moamba-Chibuto-Chokwe road is also blocked... so no alternative! The lower Limpopo is overflowing and there are large areas flooded!

The gap is now 60 m wide! No bridges are being contemplated. The National Roads Agency is deploying rocks trying to close the gap!

Thanks John - I will tell them they have to postpone the trip! Gonna be some bleak boys, but there is nothing they can do against the forces of nature. Thanks so much for the updates

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Prego · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:15:32 AM »

Ai ai ai thats hectic

unfortunately most of the EN1 goes over many rivers using very low bridges and are all in danger when these cyclone rains pull through.

Keep safe peeps! :mxmb:

Willie · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2012, 10:06:35 AM »

is Beline still there or has it move on into the channel.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2012, 10:46:17 AM »

WOAH!!!!

John F · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2012, 12:13:32 PM »

Bilene is ok... no major rivers that side...

John F · « **Reply #15 on:** January 23, 2012, 11:56:59 PM »

The gap is now 100 m wide... more flooding expected as more discharges are expected on the SA side tomorrow...

kleinboet · « **Reply #16 on:** January 24, 2012, 07:23:45 AM »

Not very good news at all.......I hope something can be done before March before my trip to Inhassoro.

dugong · « **Reply #17 on:** January 24, 2012, 08:15:01 AM »

They will sort it out asap as is it is the only N-S link, at least I hope so as mates of mine are going up in in 14 days??

Prego · « **Reply #18 on:** January 24, 2012, 09:04:33 AM »

Quote from: John F on January 23, 2012, 11:56:59 PM

The gap is now 100 m wide... more flooding expected as more discharges are expected on the SA side tomorrow...

Yoh

Shaun I think you should be planning your trip via Zim

Royboy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 24, 2012, 09:23:18 AM »

The edge of Cyclone Funso may also be making an appearance around Inhasorro and Vilanculos this afternoon (Bouyweather seems to be indicating this - wind predicted to peak at around 60kts by late Thursday / early Friday). Cyclones can also drop huge amounts of water..... and if this happens in the low lying areas, more damage is possible...... let's hope this doesn't happen!

Cheers - RB