Namibia: DR212 between Aussenkehr <> Rosh Pinah reopened!

The Namibian Roads Authority (RA) has announced the reopening to traffic of District Road 212 (DR212) from Aussenkehr to Rosh Pinah. The road was recently closed off due to water washaways that damaged a section of that road. All repairs have been completed and the DR212 is deemed safe for travel again. 

District Road 212 (DR212) in Namibia is a gravel road that forms part of the C13 route, connecting Aussenkehr and Rosh Pinah along the Orange River in the Karas Region. It serves as a vital corridor for regional mining, agriculture, and tourism, with some low-volume bitumen surfacing in places. The road is highly scenic but also flood-prone, often affected by seasonal rainfall and rising river levels that cause temporary closures and damage. When impassable, travellers must take a lengthy detour via Noordoewer, Keetmanshoop, and Aus.