Currently, when Mvezo residents travel to Idutywa they have to go via Qunu Village. This is an 86km journey, which will be significantly shortened once the bridge is completed.

It is also envisaged that Mvezo will be developed as a tourist attraction and the project will fast track economic development.

The Mvezo and Dondolo villages are expected to reap the rewards of the R123 million infrastructure project, which will result in jobs for a number of residents.

The department is working with other departments such as Public Works, Transport and Water Affairs on this project.

Environmental impact assessments were conducted in the area with ecological specialists looking at important animal and vegetative species, to ensure that those in danger of extinction are not removed.