DA calls for urgent repair of collapsed bridge near Kruger Park

DA calls for urgent repair of collapsed bridge near Kruger Park

The Democratic Alliance in Limpopo has raised alarm over the closure of the R531 road following the collapse of a key bridge near the Kruger National Park. According to the party, the bridge between Shimungwe Gate and the Wits Rural Facility was completely washed away on Sunday night, forcing authorities to shut down the route to the Orpen Gate until further notice. Critical access route The DA said it has engaged Ernest Rachoene, MEC for Public…

Access to Kruger is hit again as an Orpen Road bridge collapses

Access to Kruger has taken another hit, and travellers now face sudden detours just days before a busy long weekend. Heavy rainfall of up to 120 mm fell across parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo overnight, and the force of that water washed away a section of the R531, also known as Orpen Road. The damage lies between Acornhoek and Orpen Gate, near Shimungwe Gate and the Wits Rural Facility. This stretch plays a key role for visitors entering the ce…

Warning: R531-2 Closed Following Bridge Collapse, Near Wits Rural Facility

Mbombela – Authorities have announced the closure of the R531-2 following a collapse near the Wits Rural Facility. The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety on Monday, 20 April 2026, warned that “the road is unsafe and impassable. Law enforcement and technical teams are on site”. The department further stated: “Motorists and all road users are advised that the R531-2, known as Orpen Road, is fully closed to traffic following a col…