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Obey Musiwa
Herald Reporter
Residents of Harare Central Constituency are celebrating the rehabilitation of Rugare Road, crediting the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development and their legislator, Hon Lovemore Jimu for tangible improvements that have eased daily travel and restored community pride.
The upgrade has transformed a once dilapidated stretch into a reliable route for motorists and pedestrians as the project demonstrates how responsive leadership can directly improve lives.
Speaking to Zimpapers on Wednesday, Hon Jimu said the rehabilitation has improved mobility and reduced congestion.
He emphasised that the initiative was part of a broader plan to ease traffic flow in busy areas.
“The goal is to try and do the same on busy roads to avoid congestion,” he said, noting that smoother roads would cut travel time and reduce accidents.
“This is about making sure people can move freely and safely in their communities.”
The urban road repairs form part of the broader Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme Phase 2, which targets rain-damaged infrastructure nationwide.
The Government has positioned the programme as central to building a modern transport network and establishing Zimbabwe as a regional logistics hub.
The project reflects how effective teamwork between the Government and private contractors can directly improve lives.
In this regard, Hon Jimu said collaboration between the Government and contractors has delivered safer roads.
He emphasised that the success of the project was rooted in joint efforts.
“I praise the collaborative efforts between the ministry and Elshadhai Civils, a road rehabilitation company, for reconstructing the road that was causing accidents,” he said.
“This partnership shows that when institutions work together, we can solve problems that have affected communities for years.”
Hon Jimu said that part of the rehabilitation plan involved tackling informal activities that obstructed the road.
“We are also going to collaborate with the Harare City Council to remove people who are blocking the road, especially those making tombstones.
“I have reserved an area for them, so they can continue their work without endangering motorists or pedestrians.”
Rugare resident, Mr Thomas Svinurai Makutya, said the project shows that the country has a listening President and his lieutenants.
“I believe leadership is about responding to what people need most, and roads are at the heart of everyday life,” he said.
“This makes us trust our leaders because they are providing tangible results,” he said.
