Traffic on the Mweha-Mukwija section of National Road 2 (RN2), which links North and South Kivu through Kalehe territory, has been severely disrupted.

According to Actualité.cd, several muddy stretches have formed along the road, making parts of it impassable for vehicles and motorcycles. Drivers and motorcyclists face a high risk of accidents and long delays, even though the road remains a key corridor for the movement of people and goods.

The RN2 plays a key role in the regional economy, allowing agricultural produce from rural areas of Kalehe to reach the cities of Bukavu and Goma.

Local officials warn that the road’s deterioration is already affecting trade. Farmers are struggling to get their produce to urban markets, causing significant financial losses and potentially pushing prices higher. The most affected areas include Mweha, Makengere, Chez les Français and Lukera in Mukwija. The heavily damaged Mweha and Lukera bridges are further complicating traffic.

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