RDA CONCERNED OVER LOADED TRUCKS

By Wilson Mulinda:Road Development Agency -RDA- Chief Executive Officer Elias Mwape has noted with concern the number of overloaded trucks  causing  damage to bridges and roads in rural areas.Mr. Mwape says the agency will quickly react by mounting mobile weigh bridges to curb the vice and penalize those found wanting.He says the Agency spends huge sums of money on maintenance of bridges and roads which is why there is need for trucks to carry sizable loads.Mr. Mwape was speaking when he assessed damaged bridges in several parts of Luapula Province.And Mr. Mwape has also tasked contractors working on bridges to ensure quality works that will stand the taste of time.Meanwhile, RDA Luapula Province Regional Manager Ziko Banda said urgent attention is needed on the Mining bridge along the Nchelenge Chiengi road which is slowly wearing out.Mr. Banda said a team of engineers and a consultant are carrying out an assessment to know how much will be needed for the maintenance works. Post Views: 9
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