A whole bridge in Chiredzi is about to go dark for three straight months, so anyone driving through better start rerouting now. Zimbabwe's Transport Ministry just confirmed Chilonga Bridge Road, connecting Chiredzi, Chilonga, and Chibwedziwa, shuts down completely to cars and foot traffic starting July 27 and staying closed until October 27.
Rehab work on the actual bridge and the roads leading into it is the reason, and the ministry's telling everyone to swing through Triangle-Mbizo Road instead, or whatever other detour gets signposted along the way to Chiredzi and Chikombedzi.
Traffic marshals and signage are getting deployed at key spots to keep people from getting lost or stuck, and commuter operators especially are being told to plan ahead since this isn't a quick weekend fix.
Officials are framing this as part of the bigger infrastructure push under National Development Strategy 2 and Vision 2030, basically the government's long game for building out safer, sturdier roads nationwide. Three months is a long haul, so factor that into any travel plans through the area.
Rehab work on the actual bridge and the roads leading into it is the reason, and the ministry's telling everyone to swing through Triangle-Mbizo Road instead, or whatever other detour gets signposted along the way to Chiredzi and Chikombedzi.
Traffic marshals and signage are getting deployed at key spots to keep people from getting lost or stuck, and commuter operators especially are being told to plan ahead since this isn't a quick weekend fix.
Officials are framing this as part of the bigger infrastructure push under National Development Strategy 2 and Vision 2030, basically the government's long game for building out safer, sturdier roads nationwide. Three months is a long haul, so factor that into any travel plans through the area.
