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Karibib-Usakos road officially opened

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Karibib-Usakos road officially opened
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The Namibian government has officially opened the upgraded Karibib–Usakos Road to improve regional transport and safety. Officials emphasized the need for responsible usage, specifically warning truck operators against overloading to protect the infrastructure investment.

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Infrastructure development is a key driver for economic growth in the Erongo region, and maintaining these assets is critical for long-term sustainability.

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THE upgraded Karibib–Usakos Road and Usakos Traffic Circle have officially been opened, marking a significant milestone in improving connectivity, road safety and the movement of people and goods along the important transport corridor in the Erongo Region.

Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi officially cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony, which was attended by Erongo Regional Council chairperson and Karibib Constituency councillor Lazarus Kanelombe, representatives of the Roads Authority, stakeholders and community members.

Nekundi said the handover of the road to the public represents another milestone in the Government’s infrastructure development agenda, but warned that the investment would only deliver its intended benefits if road users adhere to traffic regulations.

“This road will only be a road. You use it for the good intention it was created. It can only be a good road if the passage on this road delivers the benefit,” he said.

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