Ministry Opens Key Highway Sections

Itai Mazire

Zimbabwe’s infrastructure revolution reached a new milestone today as the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development officially opened two major completed road sections, marking a significant leap in the government’s ambitious “Kilometre by Kilometre” national rehabilitation drive.

In a dual celebration of engineering progress, the Ministry announced the opening of the upgraded Mazowe Road section stretching from Christon Bank Junction to Blueridge, alongside a critical segment of the Bulawayo–Nkayi Road in the Inyathi area.

Both sections were declared open for public use today, 13 February 2026, following official ceremonies held at Blueridge Shops and Inyathi.

The opening of these roads is more than just a ribbon-cutting exercise; it represents the fulfilment of long-standing promises to modernise the nation’s transit corridors.

The Bulawayo–Nkayi Road, in particular, has been a focal point of public demand for years, and the completion of the Inyathi section is expected to drastically reduce travel times and vehicle maintenance costs for commuters in Matabeleland North.

“Opening to traffic the completed section of Mazowe Road from Christon Bank Junction to Blueridge,” the Ministry said in a statement, signalling the end of construction-related detours for travellers on the northern corridor.

Similarly, for the western region, the Ministry confirmed the “opening to traffic of the completed section of Bulawayo–Nkayi Road in the Inyathi area,” a move hailed by local business leaders as a game-changer for regional trade.

These projects are part of the broader Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme Phase 2 (ERRP2), which was recently extended through 2026. With a staggering ZiG 15.7 billion allocated for infrastructure in the current fiscal year, the government is targeting the rehabilitation of over 44 000 kilometres of the national road network.

The Ministry’s signature hashtag, #KilometreByKilometre, has become the rallying cry for a transformation that is increasingly visible across the country.

From the near-completion of the Harare–Masvingo–Beitbridge Highway to ongoing works on the Harare–Chirundu and Harare–Nyamapanda roads, the Second Republic continues to prioritise connectivity as a pillar of economic growth.

The Ministry has urged the public to exercise caution and adhere to new road markings as motorists begin using the upgraded high-speed surfaces.

As the nation moves towards its Vision 2030 goals, the focus remains clear: building a road network that supports a modern, industrialised economy one kilometre at a time.