Mabvuku Interchange Takes Shape

Itai Mazire

Construction of the long-awaited Mabvuku Interchange is rapidly progressing, with contractors now working on a critical bridge abutment as the Government pushes to complete the project by its July 2026 deadline.

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development Director of Roads Engineer Jarawani Kangara confirmed that major works are underway on the substructure that will support the bridge superstructure along the busy Harare–Mutare Highway.

“Construction of the Mutare road abutment is currently underway as part of the Mabvuku Interchange project. This marks a significant milestone in the development of the interchange, as abutment works form a critical component in supporting the bridge structure.

“Progress at this stage reflects continued commitment to delivering modern, efficient, and safe transport infrastructure,” said Eng Kangara.

Eng. Kangara said the project is part of a wider push to modernise the capital’s road network.

“Our primary goal is to deliver a safer, more reliable, and modern road for the public.”

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.

The interchange follows President Mnangagwa’s recent commissioning of the Trabablas Traffic Interchange, which now seamlessly links Simon Mazorodze, High Glen and Chitungwiza Roads.

The Mabvuku project is Phase One of a broader traffic decongestion plan for the capital that includes three other major interchanges.

These are Msasa Jaggers Junction and two more scheduled under Phase Two at Churchill Road and Harare Drive, both intersecting with Liberation Legacy Way (formerly Borrowdale Road).

Last week, the Government revealed plans to construct three additional flyovers in Harare-at Seke Road and Delport Road, Robert Mugabe and Chiremba Road and Chiremba Road and Glenara Road.

The Mabvuku Interchange is being built without the relocation or compensation disputes that have hampered past infrastructure projects, giving authorities confidence that the July 2026 completion target will be met.