Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
IN a move set to reshape Harare’s traffic landscape, the Mabvuku intersection will soon close to make way for a modern interchange, marking the latest phase in Zimbabwe’s road infrastructure upgrades.
The Government announced that within the next two months, drivers will be redirected to detour roads as construction begins, promising smoother journeys and reduced congestion in the long run.
The project comes hot on the heels of the recently opened Trabablas Interchange, a network of bridges that connects Simon Mazorodze Road, High Glen Road and the route to Chitungwiza.
Now, attention turns to Mabvuku, where earthmovers and construction crews are already clearing land and preparing alternative routes.
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona confirmed the developments.
“We are happy to announce that work is already underway, and in the next two months, we will divert traffic to allow full construction,” he said.
“This is not just about Mabvuku — we are also working on interchanges at Harare Drive, Legacy Way and Churchill Road, and Borrowdale Road to ensure a comprehensive upgrade of our road network.”
Beyond the interchange itself, the project includes the rehabilitation of 70 kilometres of roads, with new asphalt being laid from Greendale to Westgate (Great City).
One of the most anticipated benefits will be improved access to Robert Gabriel Mugabe (RGM) International Airport, as well as smoother routes for motorists heading to Chitungwiza and Waterfalls. Instead of navigating through Harare’s city centre, drivers will soon have direct access via Delport Road, significantly cutting travel time.
Minister Mhona said unlike other major infrastructure projects, this one has faced no delays from land disputes or compensation issues — a factor that often stalls such developments.
