Works to improve road connectivity to Lupososhi Town Center in Lupososhi District in Northern Province have commenced.
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Northern Province Engineer, James Musonda has disclosed that works on the 43 Kilometers M3 Mansa Road junction to Chungu will be done at a cost of 110 million kwacha.
Confirming the development in an interview with ZANIS in Lupososhi, Mr Musonda said the government has awarded a contract to Muleka Investments, and Corridor Construction Company to undertake the works.
Mr Musonda disclosed that the projects include the 42. kilometers Mutondo to Kasaba Road.
He expressed satisfaction with the pace of mobilisation, noting that the contractors have deployed a substantial number of machines to expedite the works.
The Provincial Engineer added that the scope of work involves clearing and opening up the road, surface tracing, and raising the road profile to ensure durability.
“It is pleasing to note that the two contractors have already moved on site and works have begun. We are hoping that he will adhere to the timeframe and deliver quality works that will stand the test of time, ensuring the community benefits from improved road connectivity,” Mr Musonda said.
And Northern Province Permanent Secretary, Bernard Mpundu, who inspected the road works, urged Muleka Investments construction company to shift its camp and prioritise the M3 Junction–Chungu road, describing it as the most urgent.
Mr Mpundu said the road serves as the main passage connecting the CBD and is heavily relied upon by the local community.
He added that the road has been the subject of public concern, including on social media, with many people expressing concern over its condition.
“The M3 Junction–Chungu road is the most urgent because it serves as the main passage into the CBD and is heavily relied upon by the local community. This road has been the subject of public concern, even on social media, and we must act quickly to address these issues,” he said.
Muleka Investments Project Manager Edmond Chigwedere assured the Permanent Secretary that the company will immediately shift camp and focus on the 43-kilometre stretch from the M3 Junction to Chungu, linking to the Luwingu Mansa Road as advised.
And Senior Chieftainess Chungu has welcomed the move to work on the road saying governments swfty response to work on the road, answers to the community’s long standing concerns.
She described the road’s condition as deplorable and urged the contractor to expedite the works before the rainy season intensifies.
“We are grateful that the government has responded swiftly to our longstanding concerns. The road has been in a deplorable state for far too long, and I urge the contractor to expedite the works before the rainy season intensifies and hampers progress,” Senior Chieftainess Chungu added.
