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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.

Pont de déviation sur la rivière Kavimvira (Kavimvira – Kasenga, RN5), Kavimvira Municipality · Received on 16/06/2026 · DS-2026-00009

Resolved Urgent

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  1. Received16/06/2026
  2. Taken in charge17/09/2026
  3. Resolved10/11/2026
  • 150days 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.

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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

  1. 10/11/2026 19:31 · Resolved

    Le pont construit pas EIS-EKA a été ouvert à la circulation 48 heures après.

  2. 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.

  3. 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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