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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85243, member: 27"]
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
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[*]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.
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What crews are doing right now
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[*]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.
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Why the road landed on the chopping block
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[*]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.
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What the upgrade changes
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[*]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.
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Other road projects are moving
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[*]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.
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