Barely a month after its grand opening, the US$88 million Trabablas Interchange in Harare has already suffered damage, thanks to a careless mishap involving a granite-loaded truck.
The truck, owned by Tika Chem Investments, dropped its load on the newly built interchange, damaging the guard rails and pavement. The accident happened on Tuesday, and authorities have since impounded the vehicle while they investigate further.
In a strongly worded statement, the Ministry of Transport said the responsibility for the repairs lies squarely with Tika Chem Investments. The company has been ordered to cover the full cost of restoring the infrastructure.
“Following the incident, the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) impounded the truck for further investigations. After a thorough assessment, the Ministry has directed the truck owner to undertake full repairs of the damaged infrastructure at their own cost. The truck will only be released upon satisfactory completion of the repairs and after VID has conducted the necessary inspections to ensure the vehicle meets all safety standards,” reads the statement.
The Ministry also used the opportunity to remind drivers and trucking companies that public infrastructure must be respected. They urged Zimbabweans to report any incidents of damage or vandalism.
“The Ministry takes this opportunity to remind the motoring public and transport operators of their responsibility to safeguard public infrastructure. We urge all citizens to report any acts of vandalism or negligence that may result in damage to roads, bridges, or other critical infrastructure. You can assist by sending videos, pictures, or reports of such incidents to the relevant authorities. Failure to report vandalism or infrastructure damage contributes to unnecessary financial burdens on taxpayers. Let us all work together to protect and preserve our national infrastructure for the benefit of present and future generations.”
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