Highway fencing, a must to curb road accidents – driver attitude still a cause for concern

The Government in partnership with traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe has embarked on a major project to fence the Bulawayo-Gweru stretch as a way of preventing livestock from straying into roads causing accidents.

The Mbembesi stretch has become a death trap for many motorists due to the high prevalence of livestock on the roadside. Many drivers are aware that Matabeleland roads are populated with stray livestock but they do not exercise caution, a situation that leads to accidents.

The fencing of the highway has been welcomed by motorists but it is clear that this will not stop road accidents. Drivers need to continue exercising caution regardless of the fencing