More access roads to New Parly Building opened to traffic
MOST of the access roads leading to the New Parliament Building in Mount Hampden have been opened to traffic while the city component of the Harare-Chirundu Road project is also progressing well and nearing completion.
The Government has been rehabilitating three main access roads leading to the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, including the internal circulation roads.
These access roads include Harare-Chirundu Road, Harare-Kanyemba Road and Old Mazowe Road.
Rehabilitation of Harare-Chirundu Road is ongoing and the scope of works includes construction, landscaping and street lighting of the section of Julius Nyerere Street from the Main Post Office to the intersection of Sam Nujoma Extension and Nemakonde Way (formerly Lomagundi), and along Nemakonde Road to Westgate traffic circle (roundabout).
The rehabilitation of Harare-Kanyemba Road is also ongoing and the scope of works includes dualisation, widening, upgrading, reconstruction, rehabilitation, street lighting and landscaping of the section of Sam Nujoma Extension from Nemakonde Way to and including the traffic circle (roundabout) at the intersection with the New Parliament Boulevard, past Henderson Research Institute area to Mvurwi turn-off.
The rehabilitation of Old Mazowe Road is underway and the scope of works includes construction and landscaping of Old Mazowe Road from Westgate traffic circle (Roundabout) to Mt Hampden; the Loop Road and New Parliament Building access roads; and the New Parliament Boulevard to the intersection with Bindura Road.
In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development confirmed the developments.
“The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, in conjunction with Fossil Contracting, wishes to inform the motoring public that the Harare City component of the Harare-Chirundu Road project is progressing satisfactorily and nearing completion.
“Several roads associated with the project, including those surrounding the New Parliament of Zimbabwe, have been completed and will be opened to the public starting July 25, 2024.”
The streets that have been reopened to traffic include Julius Nyerere Way (Northbound Carriageway) from the Main Post Office to the Sam Nujoma Street junction; Sam Nujoma Extension (formerly Second Street) from Tongogara Street to Cork Road; Nemakonde Way (formerly Lomagundi) Road from Harare Drive to Westgate Traffic Circle; and East Road from Cork Road to Churchill Avenue via Thurston Lane, Maarsdorp, and Normandy.
Others are King George Road from Cork Road to Tongogara; Park Lane from Julius Nyerere to Herbert Chitepo Avenue; Central Avenue to Herbert Chitepo Avenue via Third Street; Sam Nujoma Extension from Cork Road to Nemakonde Road.
“Please note that ancillary works, including landscaping, are still ongoing on these roads. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving on newly opened roads.
“The Ministry and its contractor appreciate the patience and discipline shown by most motorists during the temporary road closures. We seek your continued understanding and co-operation as we progress with the remaining phases of the road rehabilitation programme. Our goal is to ensure safer and more enjoyable driving experiences,” the Ministry said.
The Government is also rehabilitating Greater Harare roads and the scope of works includes rehabilitation, street lighting and landscaping of 37 roads in the area that links the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to the city, and also to Mt Hampden and New Parliament Building in particular.
The overall progress of works is 90 percent.