Mabvuku Interchange construction now at 54pc

Construction work at the Mabvuku Interchange in Harare is at an advanced stage as contractors continue with earthworks and infrastructure development aimed at improving traffic flow and easing congestion along one of the capital’s busy transport corridors. The project, which has reached an advanced stage, is expected to enhance connectivity and road safety for motorists and pedestrians once completed. — Picture: Joseph Manditswara.

Freeman Razemba

Senior Reporter

THE construction of the Mabvuku Interchange is progressing well, with works having surpassed the halfway mark, and the contractors confident the project will be completed by year end.

The project, situated along the Harare–Mutare Highway, is designed to ease congestion and improve safety on one of Zimbabwe’s key road corridors.

Works on the project began in September 2025, with progress now standing at 54 percent.

In an interview with ZBC News, the deputy director of Construction in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Engineer Virginia Mawere, said significant milestones have been achieved, including the completion of beams that are ready for installation.

“We started in September 2025, and to date we are at 54 per cent progress. As you can see behind us, all the beams are now completed and are ready to be lifted onto the structure. By year-end, this structure will be complete. The location and structure we chose meant we did not have to deal with compensation issues. We have had a few delays in transporting some of the materials, but we are dealing with those challenges.

“We are confident that this will have a huge impact. Where people would spend three to four hours at Trabablas, and they now spend about three minutes, we are confident it will be the same here. We have eliminated conflict points in terms of vehicles turning. Right-turning traffic will no longer interfere with vehicles travelling straight,” she said.