Harare, (New Ziana) – The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced temporary diversions of traffic from September 9 this year to pave the way for construction of the Mabvuku Interchange, along the Harare-Mutare highway.
In a statement, the Ministry said the diversion will channel motorists onto designated detour routes to ensure both safety and uninterrupted progress on the project. “The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development wishes to inform the motoring public and all road users that traffic will be diverted to detour routes for the purposes of the construction of Mabvuku Interchange construction project. Detour will be opened to traffic on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, to facilitate smooth and safe rehabilitation works,” it said.
According to the Ministry, the move is necessary to protect road users and construction personnel while rehabilitation works are underway, adding that clear signage will be placed along the alternative routes to guide motorists and minimise disruption.
The Mabvuku Interchange is one of the flagship infrastructure projects under the government’s ongoing road modernisation program, aimed at easing congestion, improving traffic flow, and enhancing road safety.
Its construction comes just a few months after President Mnangagwa commissioned the landmark Trabablas Traffic Interchange, which now seamlessly connects Simon Mazorodze, High Glen and Chitungwiza Roads. The project included 15 major bridge structures, some rising as high as 18 metres, and has been hailed as a feat of local engineering.
The Mabvuku Interchnge, which has already seen the commencement of initial work, such as bush clearing and the creation of detour roads, is expected to significantly ease congestion on one of the country’s most important stretches of road.
While acknowledging that the detours may inconvenience some drivers, the Ministry appealed for patience and cooperation from the public.
“This temporary diversion has been necessitated by the commencement of the construction of the Mabvuku Interchange, ensuring the safety of both motorists and construction personnel while allowing progress on the upgrades,” said the statement.
The project is expected to significantly transform traffic movement in and around Mabvuku, which has long been a congestion hotspot, particularly during peak hours.
The Harare–Mutare Highway not only links the capital to the eastern border town of Mutare and Mozambique, but also services heavy commuter and commercial traffic from Mabvuku, Tafara and surrounding suburbs into the city centre.
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