Online Reporter
Talent Gore
MOTORISTS and residents in Harare’s southern suburbs have praised the Government for the progress made so far at the Trabablas Interchange, which is expected to be opened soon.
The Trabablas Interchange Construction Project is in its final stage according to the Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona.
The announcement has brought relief to motorists who have endured years of congestion at one of the country’s busiest traffic intersections.
The Trabablas Interchange, a multimillion-dollar infrastructure development, was designed to ease traffic flow and reduce accidents at the intersection of two major highways linking Harare with surrounding provinces.
The project includes a modern flyover, expanded lanes and improved pedestrian walkways, all aimed at enhancing road safety and efficiency.
Construction began in January 2022, with an initial budget of US$88 million.
Contractors are completing road markings, installing traffic signals and conducting final safety inspections. Glen View resident, Andrew Goto, said he hopes the project will be completed within the stipulated time frame.
“I would like to applaud the Government and the contractors for this project.
“It is my hope that it will be completed soon as it will promote more businesses and the smooth flow of traffic in this area.
“Accidents are also going to be reduced when this interchange is completed,” he said.
Adwell Gumede, from Glen Norah C, said progress slowed during the rainy season but contractors were now moving at pace.
“I come to this area almost every day and, from my observation, during the rainy season, progress slowed, but now they are moving fast.
“We applaud what the Government is doing as it is bringing development to our area.
“This development is sitting right where the residents benefit directly as it also improves the country’s major highway.
“This place was a business centre for most of the people and it is my hope that the interchange will be completed soon,” he said.
Mathew Masinge