Freeman Razemba-Senior Reporter
THE construction part of the Harare–Masvingo-Beitbridge Road rehabilitation and upgrading project in the Ngundu area is progressing well, with base construction underway.
So far, more than 550km of the 580km Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Road has been rehabilitated, with only less than 30km left and anticipated to be completed this year.
The rehabilitation of the Harare-Beitbridge Highway and modernisation of the Beitbridge Border Post to bring efficient systems aimed at reducing, or eliminating delays are two of the signature projects of President Mnangagwa’s administration.
In a statement, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development confirmed the development.
“Base construction is in progress along the Harare–Beitbridge Road Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project in the Ngundu area.
“Another step towards a stronger, safer and more reliable road network, progress you can see on the ground, kilometre by kilometre,” said the ministry.
This development comes after the dualisation of a 16-kilometre section of the Harare–Masvingo–Beitbridge Highway at the Ngundu Escarpment is progressing well, with the contractor having constructed drainage and reinforced the road structure. The dualisation will enhance safety and traffic flow as part of the Harare–Beitbridge Road rehabilitation and upgrading project.
The project involves creating a four-lane dual carriageway (two lanes in each direction) and aims to improve infrastructure and connectivity in the country.
