Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
THE construction of Mabvuku Interchange is progressing well, and is now more than 80 percent complete, with the project set to be completed and open to traffic by year-end.
Works on the project began in September last year, and milestones have already been achieved, including the completion and installation of some of the beams.
Recently, the contractor also finished installing the bridge deck. The project, which commenced in September 2025, is expected to ease congestion along the Harare-Mutare Highway, which forms part of the Beira Corridor, while improving traffic flow for residents of Ruwa, Mabvuku, Tafara and surrounding areas.
The deputy director of construction in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Engineer Virginia Mawere, confirmed the developments in an interview and said the deck is now being allowed to gain strength before road surfacing works begin on the slip lane and bridge.
She said the project is now at more than 80 percent complete. The project is designed to ease congestion and improve safety on one of Zimbabwe’s key traffic corridors.
It is part of a nationwide initiative to ease congestion, reduce road carnage and modernise transport systems in line with the country’s Vision 2030.
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.
