Online Reporter
Wallace Ruzvidzo, [email protected]
THE Second Republic is committed to ensuring the rapid transformation of the country’s national infrastructure as Zimbabwe journeys towards upper-middle-class economic status, President Mnangagwa has said.
He said this yesterday after assessing progress on the construction of the Mabvuku Interchange in Harare.
Writing on his official X account, the President said he was impressed with the work completed so far on the project, located along the busy Harare–Mutare Highway.
“Our national infrastructure is undergoing rapid transformation. During my site visit to the Mabvuku Interchange on the Harare-Mutare Road today (yesterday), I assessed the progress of this significant project.
“The progress made at the site is satisfactory,” he said.
President Mnangagwa said the Mabvuku Interchange exemplifies the Second Republic’s pledge to fulfil the aspirations of the general citizenry.
The project aligns with his administration’s policy of leaving no one and no place behind as the nation develops.
“This project extends beyond mere construction, representing a commitment to the residents of Mabvuku, Tafara and the entire nation.
“Upon completion, the modern interchange will alleviate congestion and enable faster travel times for freight transporters along the Beira Corridor, thereby boosting our economy,” said the President.
Work on the Mabvuku Interchange is advancing well.
At the close of March, the contractor had initiated significant construction activity on an abutment, the end-of-bridge foundation that bears the load of the superstructure.
The Harare–Mutare Highway handles heavy commuter and commercial flows from Mabvuku, Tafara and adjacent suburbs into the city, while also forming the main link between Harare, Mutare and onward to Mozambique.
During peak periods, this stretch is notorious for severe congestion and a high incidence of accidents.
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development said the current progress demonstrates an ongoing commitment to providing modern, efficient and safe transport infrastructure.
“Construction of the Mutare road abutment is currently underway as part of the Mabvuku Interchange project,” said the ministry in a recent statement.
“This marks a significant milestone in the development of the interchange, as abutment works form a critical component in supporting the bridge structure. Progress at this stage reflects continued commitment to delivering modern, efficient, and safe transport infrastructure.
“Upon completion, the interchange is expected to greatly enhance traffic flow and connectivity along this route.”
The Mabvuku Interchange, when completed, is expected to yield lasting improvements in traffic flow.
Last year, President Mnangagwa opened the head-turning Trabablas Traffic Interchange, which now seamlessly links Simon Mazorodze, High Glen and Chitungwiza Roads.
It is part of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway modernisation, with about 33km remaining out of the massive 585km highway.
Both projects are part of a broader national strategy under Vision 2030 aimed at alleviating congestion, lowering road fatalities and bringing transport systems up to modern standards.
A temporary diversion at the Msasa Interchange has been implemented to ease traffic during accelerated works on the main interchange.
Four further interchanges are planned to continue decongesting roads and modernising infrastructure.
The interchanges will be at the Harare Drive-Mutare Road, Harare Drive-Liberation Legacy Way, Nemakonde Way-Harare Drive, Sam Nujoma-Harare Drive, Westgate Traffic Circle, Kuwadzana Traffic Circle and Churchill/Liberation Legacy Way.
