The Pedestrian Bridge Roche-Bois Closed For Repairs

12 years, 1 month ago - 12 October 2012, lexpress.mu
The Pedestrian Bridge Roche-Bois Closed For Repairs
In the aftermath of a road accident that left three injured in Roche Bois, the authorities are working hard to rebuild the bridge that crosses the highway. Part of the bridge will be destroyed and modified to allow more pedestrian use.

When the Express visited yesterday afternoon at the scene, a machine (see photo) was destroying the party is on the uplink in Roche Bois. But this project was already plan established by the authorities, do we learn as a crosswalk has been installed to allow pedestrians to reach both sides of the highway.

As a reminder, a 4 x 4 had hit three people on the pedestrian crossing located on Highway up to Roche-Bois Wednesday. The pedestrian crossing had been installed as a temporary measure.

The three injured were evacuated to the hospital Jeetoo, Port-Louis. The policeman, aged 23, settled on the traffic crosswalk near the bridge that spans two paths of Roche-Bois. The driver of the 4 x 4 eastbound Port Louis when it hit the policeman and a woman with her child, who was crossing the highway, taking the crosswalk.

The accident occurred at rush hour, causing traffic jams and large on both sides of the highway. The driver was immediately taken to the police station of Roche-Bois. She was released on parole.