Construction of the Mabvuku Interchange has reached 58 percent, with completion expected before the end of 2026.
The major project is taking shape along the busy Harare–Mutare Highway.
Once completed, the interchange should significantly improve traffic movement around Mabvuku and nearby suburbs.
It should also strengthen road safety while supporting smoother commercial and commuter transport.
The project forms part of Government’s broader drive to upgrade Zimbabwe’s transport infrastructure.
It also supports efforts to reduce congestion, improve road safety and advance the country’s Vision 2030 goals.
Construction started in September 2025, with several important milestones already achieved.
Some interchange beams have now been completed and installed as work continues across the site.
Minister Mhona inspects progress
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Advocate Felix Mhona inspected the project on Wednesday.
He toured the site alongside senior ministry officials and representatives from affiliated parastatals.
The delegation also visited the Mutare Road and Harare Drive interchange at Jaggers and Msasa.
Delport Road, another major project in the area, also featured during the inspection.
Minister Mhona said the Government was encouraged by the progress recorded at Mabvuku.
“This is one of the projects that we are doing in the ministry, we are so happy that we were here sometime, at the beginning of the year, monitoring the works and you also witnessed His Excellency (President Mnangagwa) visiting the same place,” he said.
“And what we have seen today is tremendous improvement in terms of the works, and we are happy in the sense that we are talking of regional connectivity as being enunciated by our great leader, Cde Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.
“You have seen last week he was in South Africa together with his counterpart (President Cyril Ramaphosa), talking about the essence of regional connectivity and this is one of the roads that we are talking about, where we are feeding into the Beira Corridor.
“I am happy that as you then move from Mozambique, you pass through this interchange towards Chirundu and not only this corridor, we are also looking at the North-South Corridor which comes through Beitbridge Border Post into Harare and then to Chirundu.”
Interchange strengthens key transport links
The Harare–Mutare Highway handles substantial commuter and commercial traffic every day.
It also provides an important connection between Harare, Mutare and Mozambique.
Consequently, congestion around Mabvuku has created challenges for motorists during busy periods.
The completed interchange should therefore improve traffic flow and reduce pressure on surrounding roads.
Meanwhile, Delport Road is also receiving significant attention from the authorities.
The planned connection will link Mutare Road with Seke Road and Airport Road.
It should provide a direct route towards Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.
Furthermore, the development could reduce traffic pressure along existing routes.
The Mabvuku project follows the commissioning of the Trabablas Traffic Interchange by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
That interchange connects Simon Mazorodze, High Glen and Chitungwiza roads.
Together, these developments form part of wider efforts to modernise Zimbabwe’s road network.
Minister Mhona also stressed the importance of maintaining quality standards throughout construction.
He said contractors must remain accountable while delivering projects under the ministry.
The Government believes improved infrastructure will strengthen domestic transport and regional trade.
As a result, the Mabvuku Interchange could become an important link within Zimbabwe’s regional transport network.
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