Mathew Masinge
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
Surfacing works are progressing well on the Wedza–Sadza Road construction project, with only 2.5 km left to reach Sadza Growth Point, as more roads are under construction countrywide.
The economic artery connects farming communities in the Wedza and Chikomba districts directly to major markets like Marondera and Harare.
Other roads under construction include Willowvale Road, Simon Mazorodze, Delport Road, Mt Darwin Mukumbura (Ndodahondo) Road, Murewa–Madicheche Road, Maphisa–San Yet Sen Road, and the Gwanda–Maphisa Road, among others.
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development confirmed the developments.
“The Wedza–Sadza Road construction project is in its final phase, with only 2.5 kilometres remaining before completion and full surfacing leading into Sadza Growth Point,” it said.
“The upgrade forms part of the Government’s national emergency road rehabilitation and infrastructure modernisation initiative.”
Meanwhile, construction of the Seke Road-Delport Road junction, which is aimed at easing congestion, has now commenced.
“Construction of the Delport Road is now underway. Once complete, the road will connect to the Mutare Road, Seke Road and Airport Road, creating a dedicated link for traffic heading towards Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport and easing congestion along the route. Another step towards improved connectivity and smoother traffic flow.”
Recently, the Ministry confirmed that another interchange was set to be constructed at the Seke Road-Delport Road junction.
The project includes constructing Delport Road from Mabvuku (off Mutare Road).
This development comes 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.
“Beam installation is in progress at the Mabvuku Interchange Construction Project, marking another key milestone in the development of the interchange,” said the ministry.
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.
