Road Block
I’ve been commenting how the land in Lusaka has just about reached its saturation point. Portions of the road are under water in our neighborhood which means that the roads are taking a beating. The tarmac that is laid down is very thin and underneath it is dirt. When the ground beneath gets soft then potholes begin to emerge. A few road logistics companies are based down our road which means that the heavy traffic is ruining the road. Everyday tractors and trailers are parked along the roadside waiting to be unloaded. The tractors pull off the roadway into mud holes that fill up with water as they wait. It’s amazing what some of the overland truckers try to pull off with their big rigs. Some make u-turns in the middle of the road if they dare. I snapped this pic with my phone the other day as I was travelling into town. This truck driver got stuck in the mud as he was trying to turn around… which caused a snarl in traffic for hours as anyone and everyone tried to hook chains to his rig to pull him out. Have I shared that the rains cause a slight inconvenience around here?
