"The Rusizi-Bugarama road was built in 2004 and was expected to last 15 years according to the initial study. This indicates that the road exceeded its designed lifespan in 2019, and since then, it has shown significant deterioration," RTDA said in a statement.
RTDA is awaiting sufficient funds to comprehensively rebuild the road.
"While we await adequate funding for a durable reconstruction of this road, the current activity is ongoing maintenance to address the existing damage with the available budget." reads the statement.
"In this regard, a 12-kilometer section of this road has been repaired, including filling potholes over a 7-kilometer stretch, building a 300-meter wall, and constructing a 2.4-kilometer segment in the Nzahaha area."
RTDA's announcement comes amid concerns from residents about the state of the road.
Aloys Hitimana, from Karagizwa Village, Kigenge Cell, Nzahaha Sector, told IGIHE that the dust on this road is troubling.
He said, "It's a problem because the dust covers dishes, clothes, and fruit tree leaves. What we desire is for them to repair the road so we can get rid of the dust."
Anne Marie Dusabe, a mother, voiced worries that the dust could lead to respiratory infections for both her and her children.
RTDA has stated that they are collaborating with other entities to rebuild the road, but in the meantime, they are focusing on repair works.
The implementation of these activities is expected to begin at the end of August 2024.
IGIHE
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/rtda-to-reconstruct-deteriorated-kamembe-bugarama-road
