Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, together with the Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Senator Charles Tawengwa, led a delegation to inspect progress at the Mabvuku Interchange project.
The project, situated along the busy Harare–Mutare Highway, is designed to ease congestion and improve safety on one of Zimbabwe’s key road corridors.
Initial works, including bush clearing and the creation of detour roads, have already started.
To allow full-scale construction to proceed, traffic will be diverted to detour routes starting Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
In a statement, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development said:
“The Ministry 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 the Mabvuku Interchange project. Detours will be opened on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, to facilitate smooth and safe rehabilitation works. This temporary diversion has been necessitated by the commencement of construction, ensuring the safety of both motorists and workers. Clear signage will be in place to guide motorists through the alternative routes. The Ministry regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation during this period.”
The Harare–Mutare Highway carries heavy commuter and commercial traffic from Mabvuku, Tafara and surrounding suburbs into the city centre, while also linking Harare to Mutare and Mozambique.
At peak hours, the section is notorious for congestion and accidents.
Once complete, the Mabvuku Interchange is expected to provide lasting relief to road users.
It follows the successful commissioning earlier this year of the landmark Trabablas Interchange, which now seamlessly connects Simon Mazorodze, High Glen and Chitungwiza Roads.