Govt is planning to build more interchanges like Trabablas in Bulawayo, Gweru, Masvingo & Mutare to ease traffic and boost road safety
Zimbabwe is set to witness a major transformation in its road network, with the government announcing plans to construct more interchanges across the country as part of a broader strategy to modernise infrastructure, reduce traffic congestion, and improve safety.
By Tina Musonza
Speaking in a video clip shared on social media, Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Honourable Felix Mhona, confirmed the government’s commitment to expanding the country’s road network through the construction of additional interchanges in key urban and transit zones.
“Interchanges play a critical role in facilitating the smooth movement of traffic, decongesting major roads, and reducing accidents,” said Minister Mhona. “We are building on the successes we have achieved so far, and more interchanges will be constructed across the country.”
The announcement follows the successful commissioning of major interchanges such as the Mbudzi Traffic Interchange in Harare, which has already begun to ease chronic congestion at one of the capital’s busiest junctions. These projects are part of Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), which prioritises infrastructure development as a driver of economic growth and social transformation.
According to the Ministry of Transport, the upcoming interchanges will be strategically located in high-traffic areas in major cities and along key highways to improve connectivity and shorten travel times. Urban centres like Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru, and Masvingo are among those being considered for future projects.
