Zimbabwe and Zambia to Ban Trains, Heavy Trucks From Passing Through Iconic Victoria Falls Bridge

Zimbabwe and Zambia to Ban Trains, Heavy Trucks From Passing Through Iconic Victoria Falls Bridge

ZAMBIA and Zimbabwe have agreed to ban trains and heavy goods vehicles from using the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge, in a major policy shift aimed at preserving the century-old structure.

Heavy vehicles restricted from iconic Vic Falls bridge

from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, Zambia Zambia Bureau LUSAKA, (CAJ News) – ZAMBIA and Zimbabwe are to restrict the use of the Victoria Falls Bridge by heavy trucks and trains due to its age and structural limitations. The iconic bridge, opened in 1905, has technically outlived its original 100-year design lifespan, raising concerns over its capacity to handle modern heavy traffic loads. President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia disclosed the restrict…