Govt reconstructs Harare Drive

Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
The Government has announced the temporary closure of Harare Drive from Nemakonde Way to Kirkman Junction as more

roadworks on major roads resume countrywide.

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development confirmed the developments in a statement issued today.

“The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, in partnership with Bitumen World (Pvt) Ltd, announces the

temporary closure of Harare Drive (from Nemakonde Way to Kirkman Drive junction) on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from

12 pm to Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 1200 pm,” read the statement.

“This closure is necessary to facilitate critical repairs to the City of Harare’s main water lines that intersect the road at various

points.

“On traffic diversions: -Heavy-duty vehicles; Please use West Road/Bishop Gaul Avenue as an alternative route. -Light-duty

vehicles: Kindly utilise alternative routes and avoid Harare Drive during this period.

“We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our Infrastructure. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Let us work together to make our roads safer and more efficient. Thank you for your understanding.”

The development comes after Government has also engaged five contractors to resume the rehabilitation of key roads across

the country as part of efforts by the Second Republic to modernise the country’s road network and improve accessibility.

Major roads slated for rehabilitation include the Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway, Bulawayo-Nkayi Road, and the

Kwekwe-Lupane-Nkayi Road.

The Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway, a critical route for tourists and commercial transporters, has deteriorated significantly,

 

turning long drives into nightmares for motorists.

Developing sound road infrastructure is one of the key enablers towards achieving set targets under the National Development

Strategy (NDS1), the Government’s economic blueprint spanning 2021 to 2025.