Harare-Chitungwiza road rebuild begins after fatal crashes

Harare–Chitungwiza road chaos finally triggered a rebuild, with widening, bus lanes, and safety fixes rolling out after a string of deadly crashes.

Rebuild scope and timing

• Work targets the full Harare–Seke–Zvipadze corridor.
• Total stretch runs roughly 66.5 kilometers.
• Construction kicks off in February 2026.
• The start point sits near the Harare Main Post Office.

What crews are doing right now

• Maintenance teams are filling craters along Seke Road.
• The active zone runs from Unit H to Makoni Shopping Centre.
• Traffic slowdowns are expected during repairs.
• Safety upgrades sit at the core of the work.

Why the road landed on the chopping block

• Fatal collisions spiked along this route.
• A crash at Hunyani Bridge killed 17 people.
• Another incident injured dozens near Chinhamo.
• Public pressure forced faster action.

What the upgrade changes

• Dedicated bus lanes are planned.
• Extra lanes turn sections into expressway-style flow.
• The design links Harare to Chitungwiza faster.
• Felix Mhona confirmed rollout plans.

Other road projects are moving

• Manyame River Bridge build nears completion.
• The bridge supports the Harare–Beitbridge route.
• Freight traffic should ease once opened.
• National road works continue across Zimbabwe.