By Obakeng Maje
Taung- The Greater Taung Municipality heeded a call from the residents regarding Kolong Bridge that was too dangerous to motorists especially to those who are not familiar to it.

The wall barrier was embedded at the mouth of the bridge to reduce fatal accidents that ended in deaths. Many people lost their lives due to danger hovering at the bridge.

“We decided to build a wall barrier and put hazardous signs so motorists could see when approaching the bridge. So far no accidents have been reported and we would like to urge our drivers to be extra careful when approaching the bridge” Ward councillor Nonteto Tefane said.

The Kolong bridge is a “one way” which makes it very difficult for motorists to control their vehicles when they find themselves in no man’s land and some eventually plunge into the river.

The truss that were designed on the bridge were forcefully removed either due to accidents or theft.

Most residents said they wish the bridge could be two way as that will minimise accidents and death experienced in the past.-TDN
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