Story by Peter Chivhima
GOVERNMENT’S nationwide road rehabilitation and expansion programme is gathering momentum, with major infrastructure projects progressing across the country as authorities intensify efforts to modernise Zimbabwe’s transport network.
Key highways are undergoing extensive rehabilitation and dualisation, while modern traffic interchanges are being constructed in major urban centres to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety and support economic growth.
Among the flagship projects is the Mabvuku Traffic Interchange in Harare, where construction works are now at an advanced stage. The interchange is expected to ease congestion, reduce travelling time and improve connectivity for motorists and commuters.
Road users have welcomed the ongoing infrastructure developments, saying improved roads are enhancing safety and transportation efficiency.
“We are happy with the developments taking place across the country. Roads are being constructed and rehabilitated in different areas, making transportation easier and safer for communities. These developments clearly show the Government’s commitment to national progress and economic growth,” a road user said.
Along the Harare-Mutare Highway, work is also progressing at the Msasa–Jaggers Mini Interchange and Melfort Bridge as part of the broader highway dualisation project.
Heavy machinery continues to dominate construction sites, signalling accelerated implementation of the Second Republic’s infrastructure modernisation agenda.
“We are happy with such development because it will go a long way in reducing road traffic accidents, as the road will be wider,” another road user said.
“We are witnessing a lot of accidents in this area, so upon completion, accidents will be a thing of the past,” another added.
Authorities are also pushing ahead with preparations for another major interchange at the intersection of Harare Drive and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Road, commonly known as Airport Road.
Director of Roads in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Engineer Jarawani Kangara said government remains focused on delivering the projects within set timelines.
“We are dualising the Harare-Mutare Highway. Melfort Bridge is in Mashonaland East Province, and we hope that by the end of November, we will have completed it. For Mabvuku, we are in Harare, and we intend to complete it by November this year and open it for traffic. We are also in the process of constructing an interchange at the intersection of Harare Drive and Joshua Nkomo Road, and we anticipate completing it by November 2026 as well. We also have thirty-one interchanges on the cards,” he said.
Beyond Harare, government is also rolling out interchange projects in other cities, including Masvingo, as part of efforts to improve urban mobility, ease congestion and strengthen the country’s infrastructure base in line with national development goals.
