Roads, bridges and streets · Infrastructure and public works Service
Collapse of the Kavimvira bypass bridge
The Kavimvira bypass bridge, inaugurated in 2016, collapsed under a truck carrying sheet metal that was apparently overloaded. Hundreds of pedestrians, motorbikes, bajaj, buses and taxis were left stranded on both sides of the river. According to local residents, the bridge had been deteriorating for months.
Resolved Urgent
- Received16/06/2026
- Taken in charge17/09/2026
- Resolved10/11/2026
- 147days since the request
- 2235 hto be taken in charge
- 147.5 jto be resolved
- —resident’s satisfaction
What was reported
The Kavimvira bypass bridge, inaugurated in 2016, collapsed under a truck carrying sheet metal that was apparently overloaded. Hundreds of pedestrians, motorbikes, bajaj, buses and taxis were left stranded on both sides of the river. According to local residents, the bridge had been deteriorating for months.
Translated by the AI assistant.
Original text
Le pont de déviation de Kavimvira, inauguré en 2016, s’est effondré sous un camion de tôles apparemment en surcharge. Des centaines de piétons, motos, bajaj, bus et taxis sont restés bloqués des deux côtés de la rivière. Selon les riverains, le pont se dégradait depuis des mois.
Reported by Dalili B. John
What the City did
The Commune de Kavimvira received the report on 16 June 2026. On 17 September 2026, it took the case in charge: a new bridge was being built next to the old one by the company EIS-EKA, designed for 35 tonnes. On 10 November 2026, the case was resolved: the bridge built by EIS-EKA was opened to traffic 48 hours later.
Dated follow-up
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10/11/2026 19:31 · Resolved
Le pont construit pas EIS-EKA a été ouvert à la circulation 48 heures après.
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17/09/2026 10:00 · Being handled
Un nouveau pont est en construction à côté par l’entreprise EIS-EKA (conçu pour 35 tonnes). Un mouvement citoyen a demandé le 14 septembre 2026 où sont passés les éléments métalliques démontés ; aucune réponse publiée.
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16/06/2026 07:00 · Received
Problème signalé par Dalili B. John (veille citoyenne par Initiative pour la Gouvernance de Proximité, CERC).
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