Residents of Yei River State are cut off from Juba following a broken bridge at Mafi River last week, a local official said.

The dilapidated bridge situated along the main road that connects Yei River State to Juba has been washed away by heavy rains.

Lainya County Commissioner Eresto Taban called on the national government and development partners to intervene and rescue the situation.

“The road is completely cut off and if it is not fixed, there is no transport between Yei and Juba. I am calling for support from the national government and partners. This bridge is very important because it connects Yei River and Jubek states,” he said.

Yei is witnessing rampant insecurity, forcing people to resort to travel by air, the main mode of transport.