Source: Road rehab moves to suburbs – herald
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
GOVERNMENT has started rehabilitating major roads in and around Harare following an assessment exercise led this week by Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona.
The intervention comes as several roads in the capital have deteriorated due to heavy rains and years of wear and tear, prompting authorities to fast-track repairs.
Minister Mhona, accompanied by senior ministry officials and engineers, toured affected areas including Braeside, Arcadia, Craneborne, Hatfield, Waterfalls, Sunningdale, Houghton Park and Southerton to assess the extent of the damage.
Following the inspection, Government moved to start rehabilitation works, with some roads requiring full reconstruction while others need urgent maintenance.
One of the key routes scheduled for immediate attention is Solomon Mujuru Road (formerly Kirkman Road), from the N Richards turn-off to the Sanganayi Inn junction.
In a statement, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development announced that a section of the road will be partially closed February 5, 2026, to facilitate rehabilitation works.
“A section of Solomon Mujuru Road (formerly Kirkman Road) from N Richards Turn Off to Sanganayi Inn Junction will be partially closed all day on Thursday, 5 February 2026 for road rehabilitation works.
“Plan ahead, use alternative routes, and allow extra travel time. Please drive with caution, obey traffic signs, and follow instructions from traffic controllers. Your patience and cooperation help us build better infrastructure for everyone, leaving no one and no place behind,” the ministry said.
The rehabilitation works form part of Government’s broader collaboration with local authorities to address the poor state of roads nationwide through the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2).
Originally launched in March 2021 as a short-term response to widespread road damage caused by years of neglect and extreme weather, ERRP2 has since evolved into a long-term national infrastructure revival initiative aligned with Vision 2030.
Last year, President Mnangagwa extended ERRP2, reaffirming Government’s commitment to building a modern and interconnected transport network that positions Zimbabwe as a regional logistics hub.
The programme seeks to accelerate the construction of new roads, rehabilitation of existing routes and upgrading of drainage and safety infrastructure, particularly along strategic economic corridors linking Zimbabwe to the wider SADC region.
In a bid to improve responsiveness, the Ministry of Transport recently established dedicated provincial hotlines to allow members of the public to report serious road defects requiring urgent attention.
Provincial road engineers have been mandated to receive and act on these reports to streamline maintenance of regional, primary, secondary and tertiary road networks.
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