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Mnangagwa promises 6 more interchanges in Harare
31 May 2025 at 14:00hrs | Views
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has unveiled ambitious plans to expand Harare's road infrastructure, including the construction of multiple new interchanges and the introduction of smart traffic management systems aimed at easing congestion and improving road safety.
The announcement was made during the official opening of the Trabablas Interchange\ - formerly known as the Mbudzi Roundabout - which links three critical roads: Simon Mazorodze, High Glen, and Chitungwiza. The interchange features 15 major bridge structures, some towering up to 18 meters above ground level.
"Processes for the construction of two additional interchanges along Simon Mazorodze Road are underway," Mnangagwa said. "These will be located at the intersections of Simon Mazorodze with Willowvale Road, and Simon Mazorodze with Remembrance Drive."
Beyond these, the President revealed plans for four more interchanges at busy traffic points across the city. These include Mabvuku Junction, several spots along Harare Drive, as well as major traffic circles such as Westgate and Kuwadzana.
"Additionally, four interchanges will be constructed at 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/Liberation Way," Mnangagwa added.
The upgrades extend further with nine junctions along Harare and Bulawayo Airport Roads set for enhancement into grade-separated structures to ease traffic flow.
"Nine junctions will be upgraded as part of the J. M. Nkomo Road (RGM International Airport Road) development," he noted. "In addition, smart traffic management systems are now in place and will be deployed to optimise traffic flow through intelligent systems. The rollout of these systems must be publicised to encourage greater discipline on our roads."
While the long-delayed Trabablas Interchange project is now complete, the reported cost of approximately US$88 million has sparked public debate and parliamentary scrutiny. Critics are calling for an audit to clarify how funds were utilised amid allegations of government mismanagement and massive looting.
The expansion plans mark a significant investment in Harare's transport infrastructure, aiming to reduce congestion, improve safety, and modernise traffic management across Zimbabwe's capital city.
The announcement was made during the official opening of the Trabablas Interchange\ - formerly known as the Mbudzi Roundabout - which links three critical roads: Simon Mazorodze, High Glen, and Chitungwiza. The interchange features 15 major bridge structures, some towering up to 18 meters above ground level.
"Processes for the construction of two additional interchanges along Simon Mazorodze Road are underway," Mnangagwa said. "These will be located at the intersections of Simon Mazorodze with Willowvale Road, and Simon Mazorodze with Remembrance Drive."
Beyond these, the President revealed plans for four more interchanges at busy traffic points across the city. These include Mabvuku Junction, several spots along Harare Drive, as well as major traffic circles such as Westgate and Kuwadzana.
The upgrades extend further with nine junctions along Harare and Bulawayo Airport Roads set for enhancement into grade-separated structures to ease traffic flow.
"Nine junctions will be upgraded as part of the J. M. Nkomo Road (RGM International Airport Road) development," he noted. "In addition, smart traffic management systems are now in place and will be deployed to optimise traffic flow through intelligent systems. The rollout of these systems must be publicised to encourage greater discipline on our roads."
While the long-delayed Trabablas Interchange project is now complete, the reported cost of approximately US$88 million has sparked public debate and parliamentary scrutiny. Critics are calling for an audit to clarify how funds were utilised amid allegations of government mismanagement and massive looting.
The expansion plans mark a significant investment in Harare's transport infrastructure, aiming to reduce congestion, improve safety, and modernise traffic management across Zimbabwe's capital city.
Source - NewZimbabwe
