UPDATED MEDIA ALERT

Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa to conduct inspection on the Ezimbokodweni River Bridge failure on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal

Durban, 6 November 2024 – Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa will inspect the damage sustained to the Ezimbokodweni River Bridge on Monday, 5 November 2024. The bridge failure resulted in the closure of the southbound carriageway over the bridge and traffic being diverted to alternative routes.

The deputy minister will be meeting with SANRAL engineers to be appraised on the way forward and the remedial action to be taken.

Members of the media are invited to join the event and can use the details below:

Date: Thursday, 7 November 2024
Time: 14h00
Venue: Ezimbokodweni River Bridge
RSVP:
Zenzele Bam on 072 891 5290 or Lesedi Mbipha on 066 287 0266 or sanral@fticonsulting.com

Transport will be provided for local media and interviews will be conducted on site.

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Media Contact:

Collen Msibi
National Department of Transport Spokesperson – 066 476 9015
Lwando Mahlasela
SANRAL Media Relations Manager – 082 440 5305