Sierra Leone Roads Authority And Partners Inspect Mabang Bridge on Alleged Cracks

The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has visited the Mabang bridge and has told the public that the cracks on the bridge approach pavement to Mabang Bridge have nothing to do with the structural integrity of the Bridge.

This is contrary to claims made in a video that is being circulated on social media that there are cracks on the bridge which need urgent attention.

A joint management team from the Ministry of Works and Public Assets, SLRA, and the contractor, CSE immediately visited the location on Monday, September 26, 2022, to investigate the claims.

The findings from the joint visit revealed that the crushed rock and laterite fill beneath the asphalt on the bridge approach from the Songo end has experienced some consolidation. This defect had long been observed during one of our site inspections of the bridge and has been included in the snag list of issues to be addressed by the contractor before the defect liability period ends in July 2023.

SLRA said maintenance works have commenced on the defective sections of the bridge approach, and the structural integrity of the bridge itself remains sound and safe for vehicular use.

SLRA said they are committed to ensuring that the national road network is safe, reliable, and sustainable.