Mauritius motorway collapse causes delays

Major problems have been seen on the M3 motorway link in Mauritius. A section of the motorway has collapsed, causing delays and frustration for drivers using the route. Insufficient drainage has been noted as one of the problems afflicting the M3 motorway between Ripailles and Valton.
April 15, 2015 Read time: 1 min
Major problems have been seen on the M3 motorway link in Mauritius. A section of the motorway has collapsed, causing delays and frustration for drivers using the route.

Insufficient drainage has been noted as one of the problems afflicting the M3 motorway between Ripailles and Valton.
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