In order to reduce truck congestion along the N4 and at the port’s Gate Number 1, MPDC has initiated a series of works that will allow a faster truck turn-around. A project for widening the trucks access to the port is currently under way: in addition to the present two lanes (one for entering and one for exit), three extra lanes are being constructed, and they will be flexible in order to do a better management of the inflow and outflow of trucks.
Additionally, the installation of booths (similar to toll-gates) will improve the process for handling the documentation at the gate and, thus reduce the waiting time in both directions.
The main road from Gate 1 servicing the port is also being fully rehabilitated to enable a more efficient traffic flow. Paulo Mata, Port Authority Director, says that “the road works, in conjuntion to the interruption in the Ressano Garcia line, are causing a heavy congestion outside the Port”. “We are conscient about the inconvenience all this cause to the port user and we are trying to improve the traffic flow interruption and to improve the traffic management. We ask for the understanding of all because we are working to improve the efficiency of the port”, he adds.
The project is scheduled to be completed in August at an approximate total cost of 2 million dollars.
