Erosion threatens the RN 1 near the town of Kenge, in the province of Kwango in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A large head of erosion has formed just three meters from the road, jeopardizing the safety of vehicles using it.
According to the mayor of Kenge, this erosion appeared after heavy rains last May. Despite reports and requests made to the competent authorities, no action has yet been taken to remedy the situation.
This erosion zone is on a mountain and a curvature little frequented by the population. However, if no action is taken quickly, the national road risks being cut off, which would have a considerable impact on traffic between Boma-Matadi–Kinshasa and Kinshasa-Kenge-Tshikapa-Kananga-Mbujimayi–Likasi-Lubumbashi.
This erosion situation is not the only threat to the RN 1. At Misele village, after the Inzia river bridge, another part of the road is also likely to be cut if no preventive measures are taken.
The RN 1, with a total length of 3,086.7 km, is an essential communication route linking several important towns in the country. It is therefore crucial to solve the problem of erosion in order to guarantee the safety of road users and to maintain the flow of traffic.
It is essential that the competent authorities take prompt action to assess the erosion damage and develop an action plan to repair the road and prevent similar incidents in the future. The safety of road users cannot be compromised, and it is the responsibility of the authorities to ensure that it is maintained.
Road erosion is a common problem in many parts of the world, and prevention and repair measures are essential to ensure safe and sustainable road infrastructure.
In conclusion, the erosion of RN 1 near Kenge poses a serious threat to road safety. It is urgent that the authorities take appropriate measures to remedy this situation and preserve the fluidity of traffic on this important communication route