Bridging Progress: Minister Mhona Commissions Manyame Bridge in Infrastructure Milestone

HARARE, April 27, 2026— In a major stride for Zimbabwe’s transport sector, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development,Honourable Felix Tapiwa Mhona, officially commissioned the newly constructedManyame Bridgealong Beatrice Road this Monday. The bridge, a sophisticated piece of engineering designed for a 100-year lifespan, represents a critical piece of the puzzle in the government’s ongoingHarare–Masvingo–Beitbridge Dualization Project. The commissioning of Manyame Bridge is more than just a local victory; it is a central component of theNorth-South Corridor.

Minister Mhona emphasized that this infrastructure serves as a gateway connecting Zimbabwe to South Africa, Zambia, and Malawi, reinforcing the nation’s status as a regional logistics hub. Beyond regional trade, the bridge offers immediate relief to the residents of Harare South and surrounding areas. Tollgate Congestion:The dualized bridge is expected to significantly reduce the traffic gridlock frequently experienced at the nearby Skyline Tollgate.

Local Access:Residents usingLandas Roadand the wider Beatrice Road corridor will now enjoy smoother, safer transit. Harare’s New Network:The bridge is part of a grander vision for Harare’s road system. Minister Mhona noted that this work complements theTrabablas Interchange, allowing motorists to bypass the city center when traveling toward the New Parliament Building or connecting to Mutare Road.

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“With the new network under our work in progress, one would not go straight into town when wanting to go to New Parliament Building… The same when going to the east one would avoid town by connecting with Mutare road straight from Trabablas Interchange,” —Hon. Felix Mhona. The Minister further revealed that works are currently being prioritized for the construction ofHigh GlenandWillowvale Road.

These projects are designed to ensure that the increased traffic flow from the newly dualized highways does not overwhelm the city’s internal arteries. With 550km of the 580km Harare-Beitbridge highway now complete, Zimbabwe is well on its way to achieving a world-class road network.

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