The Victoria Falls Bridge will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic on Friday, 21 August, to make way for a Mercedes-Benz international anniversary celebration, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has announced.
The closure will run from 9am to 10am and forms part of the international celebration being held under the theme “One Bridge, Two Countries” at and around the iconic bridge linking Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The ZTA said the temporary closure was necessary to ensure the safety of participants and facilitate the smooth running of the event.
“The temporary closure is necessary to facilitate the Mercedes-Benz 140-Year Celebration ‘One Bridge, Two Countries’ event, which will take place on and around the Victoria Falls Bridge,” the authority said.
“During this period, all vehicular traffic across the bridge will be suspended to ensure the safety of participants and the smooth execution of the event.”
The authority urged motorists, pedestrians, border users and tourism operators to plan their journeys in advance and follow instructions from traffic management and security personnel deployed at the site.
The one-hour closure is expected to temporarily disrupt cross-border traffic between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The ZTA apologised for the inconvenience, while highlighting the event as an opportunity to showcase the Victoria Falls Bridge as an iconic regional landmark to an international audience.
“The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority sincerely regrets any inconveniences that may result from this temporary closure and appreciates the cooperation and understanding of all stakeholders as this iconic landmark is showcased during this significant international celebration,” it said.
