Story by John Nhandara
THE government has commenced the rehabilitation of the Murambinda- Birchenough Bridge Road, as the Second Republic continues to modernise the country’s road network.
The rehabilitation of the 120 kilometer bridge stretch has started with the contractor now on site working on the first phase of the project.
“We were taking three hours to connect Birchenough Bridge from Murambinda so we welcome this development,” said a citizen.
“We hope this projected will be expedited as it connects us to other places. This was long overdue and we thank the government for intervening,” said another citizen.
The longest single stretch of gravel road in Manicaland will soon have a new look, courtesy of the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme.
“The scope of the works includes resealing the road with an asphalt overlay of 20mm. The contractor is on target. All the machinery is on the ground. The contractor is starting the works on sub-grade level on the other stretch, putting fill material to reach the design levels,” said Manicaland deputy Provincial engineer of MOTID, Patrick Muropa.
“Currently on the bridge, we have managed to bush clear to start digging apartment foundations and the footings,” said the contractor, Engineer Shelton Ncube.
Manicaland Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Advocate Misheck Mugadza said he is satisfied with the progress in the rehabilitation of roads in the province.
“We are satisfied with progress in the rehabilitation of the roads in Manicaland. The Nyanga Ruvangwe road has received a facelift while works on Nyanga Birchenough are ongoing. This is the Second Republic in action,” he said.
The Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme is more than laying asphalt and cement but is a pathway to transforming communities, improving connectivity and fostering economic growth.
