Source: Plans for more city interchanges underway – herald
Freeman Razemba-Senior Reporter
PLANS are at an advanced stage to construct two more interchanges at the Seke Road-Delport Road junction and Robert Mugabe and Chiremba Road junction, which is aimed at easing congestion.
Apart from this plan, construction of the Bulawayo-Kezi-Maphisa and Gwanda-Maphisa Roads is also progressing well in Matabeleland South Province ahead of the Independence Day celebrations to be held in Maphisa.
Recently, the Government moved to accelerate the rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Kezi Road by engaging additional contractors as preparations intensify for the 2026 Independence Day celebrations set to be hosted for the first time in Matabeleland South Province.
The strategic road upgrade follows a Cabinet decision to hold the national commemorations at Maphisa Open Grounds in Matobo District, a move that has triggered a raft of infrastructure development projects under the Second Republic’s devolution thrust.
In a statement, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development confirmed the developments.
On the interchanges, the ministry said, “An interchange is soon to be constructed at the Seke Road-Delport Road junction. The project includes constructing Delport Road from Mabvuku (off Mutare Road).”
Plans are also underway to construct another upcoming overpass on Chiremba Road/Glenara Road.
An impression of an overpass on Chiremba Road and Glenara Road closing a critical gap in the southern arc of the circuit and reducing through-traffic in Eastern Harare.
“Upcoming major interchange at Robert Mugabe and Chiremba Road junction. This is real infrastructure development aimed at decongesting one of the city’s busiest routes.
“We will also upgrade and rehabilitate Chiremba Road from Robert Mugabe Way-Braeside-Epworth- Missing Link-Mutare Road on Glen Road, closing a critical gap in the southern arc of the circuit and reducing through-traffic in residential neighbourhoods,” the ministry said.
These developments come after the construction of the Mabvuku Interchange is progressing well, with the contractor now making major works on an abutment, which is the substructure at the end of a bridge to support the superstructure.
The project continues to move steadily forward as the Government continue to commit to modernising and expanding the national road network.
Contractors have made headway in the construction of the Mabvuku Interchange, marking another key milestone in improving road infrastructure.
This project, situated along the busy Harare-Mutare Highway, is designed to ease congestion and improve safety on one of Zimbabwe’s key road corridors.
The Harare-Mutare Highway carries heavy commuter and commercial traffic from Mabvuku, Tafara and surrounding suburbs into the city centre, while also linking Harare to Mutare and Mozambique.
At peak hours, the section is notorious for congestion and accidents. Once complete, the Mabvuku Interchange is expected to provide lasting relief to road users.
The Mabvuku Interchange follows closely on the heels of President Mnangagwa’s commissioning of the Trabablas Traffic Interchange, which seamlessly links Simon Mazorodze, High Glen, and Chitungwiza Roads.
Similar to the Trabablas project, the Mabvuku Interchange is part of a nationwide initiative to ease congestion, reduce road carnage and modernise transport systems in line with the country’s Vision 2030.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development permanent secretary, Engineer Joy Makumbe, conducted a tour of the Bulawayo-Kezi-Maphisa and Gwanda-Maphisa Roads last week to assess their readiness ahead of the independence celebrations at Maphisa.
“All contractors on site have committed to ensuring that the roads will be trafficable in time for the 46th Anniversary Celebrations.”
During the monitoring visit, Eng Makumbe led a delegation to inspect progress and was accompanied by a technical team from the Ministry, the Director of Roads, Eng Jarawani Kangara, as well as the Zinara chief executive Mr Nkosinathi Ncube, and his team.
The approximately 120km stretch is currently undergoing rehabilitation and maintenance works at various stages, with multiple contractors actively on site. This project is critical in enhancing regional connectivity and aligns with the national development agenda aimed at driving progress and promoting social and economic empowerment across communities.
The Bulawayo-Kezi Road is not only a key commuter route, but also a major tourism artery linking the city to the Matobo Hills World Heritage Site, Kezi and surrounding rural communities.
Its upgrade is expected to improve road safety, reduce travel times and stimulate economic activity in Matabeleland South province.
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