Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
THE construction of Mabvuku Interchange is advancing steadily, underscoring the Government’s commitment to modernising and expanding Zimbabwe’s national road network.
Situated along the busy Harare–Mutare Highway, the project is designed to ease traffic congestion and improve safety on one of the country’s key transport corridors.
In a statement, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development said the bridge was shaping up.
“Construction of the Mabvuku Interchange continues to make remarkable progress. Precast beams have been completed and lined up for installation. Bridge support structures are taking shape, while structural works are progressing steadily.”
Works completed so far include steel girder installation, reinforcement works and deck slab preparations, with teams working tirelessly to deliver this transformative infrastructure project.
A steel girder is a large primary horizontal support beam that forms the structural “skeleton” of a building or bridge, bearing the weight of smaller secondary beams.
The Mabvuku Interchange follows closely on the heels of the Trabablas Traffic Interchange, which was commissioned by President Mnangagwa last year.
That interchange seamlessly links Simon Mazorodze, High Glen, and Chitungwiza Roads. Like its predecessor, the Mabvuku project is part of a nationwide drive to decongest roads, reduce road carnage and modernise transport systems in alignment with the country’s Vision 2030.
In a related development, a detour was recently constructed at the Msasa Interchange construction site. This critical phase is intended to facilitate the smooth diversion of traffic, allowing accelerated works to proceed on the main interchange infrastructure.
Looking ahead, four more such structures are in the pipeline as part of broader efforts to ease congestion, cut accident rates, and upgrade the nation’s infrastructure.
The planned interchanges include, Mabvuku junction (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 Road–Liberation Legacy Way
These projects reflect the Second Republic commitment to building a modern, efficient and safe road network that supports Zimbabwe’s economic growth and urban development goals.
