05 January 2021

Namibia: Roads in southern Namibia damaged after heavy rains! [update]

update (12 January 2021): A section of the MR 25 or tourist route C11 from Karasburg to Main Road MR26 Junction has been severely washed away at kilometre 85, thus this road is closed temporary to all traffic.

update (11 January 2021): According to Namibia's Road Authority (RA) repair works on some sections on the Aussenkehr - Rosh Pinah road were completed and the road has been opened for traffic. However, road users must please exercise caution when travelling on this road as some minor damages  have not been repaired yet.

update (07 January 2021): Namibia's Road Authority (RA) has released a list of alternative routes to roads, in the southern part of Namibia, that were closed due to damages by recent heavy rains:

NB: The alternative gravel roads are accessible but with washaways that are still being repaired. However, warning signs have been installed accordingly, thus, road users are kindly requested to adhere to these signs at all times.

update (06 January 2021): Namibia's Road Authority (RA) has released an update on the roads in southern Namibia, which got damaged after heavy rains.

  • District Road D212 or tourist road C13: From Aussenkehr to Rosh Pinah
    • The Road has been temporary closed due to flooding from the Fish River which crosses the road. Please do not attempt to cross the section where the river passes, it is extremely dangerous.

update (06 January 2021): Namibia's Road Authority (RA) has released an update on the roads in southern Namibia, which got damaged after heavy rains.

  • B1 route (Trunk Road TR 1/2 ): Grünau to Keetmanshoop road
    • TR 1/2 at kilometer (km) 121 near Guruchab River Bridge, the eastern road shoulder has been extensively damaged. The road is open to traffic but the RA has erected road signs to warn the road users about the damaged section. The road is narrow, kindly exercise extreme caution
  • Main Road (MR) 27 or tourist Route C16: From Keetmanshoop to Aroab
    • The Stampriet River has flooded this road and caused extensive damage to the sections near the Stampriet River Bridge, hence the road has been closed temporarily to all traffic.
  • Main Road 22 (MR 22) & District Road 271 (D271): Gravel roads from Noordoewer to Karasburg
    • Both roads are closed temporary to traffic due to serious wash aways at river crossings and a collapsed culvert on MR 22. Roads users from Noordoewer to Karasburg are urged to use the tarred road via Grünau
  • Homs River Bridge in Warmbad on District Road 210 (D210)
    • D210 is closed temporary to traffic due to the damage to the bridge near Warmbad.
  • Main Road 30 (MR 30) or tourist Route C17: From Keetmanshoop to Koës
    • A portion on this road was severely damaged, hence, the road has been closed temporary to all traffic.
  • Main Road 29 (MR 29): gravel road from Keetmanshoop to Mariental via Vaalgras
    • The Vaalgras River has flooded the road and caused extensive damage to a portion of the road near the River, hence the road has been closed temporarily to all traffic.
  • District Roads 609 & D 511: From Keetmanshoop to Berseba
    • The Fish River crosses both roads and currently it is not safe to access both roads. The roads are closed temporary to all traffic.

Namibia's Road Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country's road sector, has announced that some roads in the southern part of Namibia were damaged after heavy rains during the past two days. The RA is urging all road users to exercise extra caution and be vigilant during their journeys in the southern part of Namibia. According to the RA, maintenance teams are working around the clock to inspect and assess the conditions of the roads and ensure that warning signs are erected. As of today (05 January 2021), the following roads in southern Namibia are affected:

  • B1 route (Trunk Road TR 1/2 ): From Grünau to Keetmanshoop
    • TR 1/2 at kilometer (km) 121 near Guruchab River Bridge, the eastern road shoulder has been extensively damaged. The road is open to traffic but the RA has erected road signs to warn the road users about the damaged section. The road is narrow, kindly exercise extreme caution.
  • Main Road 27 (MR 27) or tourist Route C16: From Keetmanshoop to Aroab
    • Main Road MR 27 has been damaged at several places with the southern lane washed away at some spots, the road is currently only accessible by 4x4 vehicles. Small vehicles owners are advised to refrain from travelling on this road until further notice.
  • Main Road 22 (MR22) & District Road 271 (D271): Gravel roads from Noordoewer to Karasburg
    • MR 22 and D271 are both temporarily closed to traffic due to serious wash aways at river crossings and a collapsed culvert on MR 22. Roads users from Noordoewer to Karasburg are urged to use the tarred road via Grünau.
  • Hom River Bridge in Warmbad on District Road 210 (D210)
    • D210 is closed temporary to traffic due to the damage to the bridge near Warmbad.

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