Source: Second Republic recommits to transforming roads – herald
Wallace Ruzvidzo
Herald Reporter
THE Second Republic is committed to ensuring the rapid transformation of the national infrastructure as Zimbabwe journeys towards upper-middle-class economic status, President Mnangagwa said yesterday.
Writing on his official X account after assessing progress on the construction of the Mabvuku Interchange in eastern Harare, the President said he was impressed by the work completed so far.
The Interchange is being built along the busy Harare–Mutare Highway at the turn-off for Mabvuku, Tafara and associated suburbs undergoing rapid expansion.
“Our national infrastructure is undergoing rapid transformation,” President Mnangagwa said. “During my site visit to the Mabvuku Interchange on the Harare-Mutare Road today (yesterday), I assessed the progress of this significant project.
“The progress made at the site is satisfactory.”
The President said the Mabvuku Interchange exemplified the Second Republic’s pledge to fulfil the aspirations of the general public.
He said the project aligned with his administration’s policy of leaving no one and no place behind as the nation develops.
“This project extends beyond mere construction, representing a commitment to the residents of Mabvuku, Tafara and the entire nation.
“Upon completion, the modern interchange will alleviate congestion and enable faster travel times for freight transporters along the Beira Corridor, thereby boosting our economy,” said President Mnangagwa.
At the end of last month , the contractor had initiated significant construction activity on an abutment, the end-of-bridge foundation that bears the load of the superstructure.
The highway forms the main link between Harare, Mutare and onward to Mozambique, running through industrial and residential areas with the turn off to Mabvuku and Tafara being exceptionally busy and notorious for severe congestion and a high incidence of accidents.
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development said the current progress demonstrated an ongoing commitment to providing modern, efficient and safe transport infrastructure.
“Construction of the Mutare road abutment is currently underway as part of the Mabvuku Interchange project,” said the ministry in a recent statement.
“This marks a significant milestone in the development of the interchange, as abutment works form a critical component in supporting the bridge structure.
“Progress at this stage reflects continued commitment to delivering modern, efficient, and safe transport infrastructure. Upon completion, the interchange is expected to greatly enhance traffic flow and connectivity along this route.”
The Mabvuku Interchange, when completed, will yield lasting improvements in traffic flow.
Last year, President Mnangagwa opened the head-turning Trabablas Traffic Interchange, which now seamlessly links Simon Mazorodze, High Glen and Chitungwiza Roads.
It is part of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway modernisation project. Now just 33km remain to be upgraded along that 585km highway.
A temporary diversion at the Msasa Interchange has been implemented to ease traffic during accelerated works on the main interchange, another major choke point on the Mutare highway.
Further interchanges are planned to continue decongesting roads and modernising infrastructure at Harare Drive-Mutare Road, Harare Drive-Liberation Legacy Way, Nemakonde Way-Harare Drive, Sam Nujoma-Harare Drive, Westgate Traffic Circle, Kuwadzana Traffic Circle and Churchill Avenue-Liberation Legacy Way.
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