Government through Road Development Agency (RDA) says significant progress has been recorded on major roads and bridges being implemented across the country through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements.
Speaking in an interview with the media, RDA Chief and Communications Affairs Manager, Anthony Mulowa, says the Agency remains committed to improving the country’s road network in order to enhance connectivity, promote economic growth and facilitate trade.
Mr Mulowa disclosed that one of the flagship projects, the Lusaka – Ndola Dual Carriageway has reached 76 percent completion under the PPP financing model.
He added that the Ndola – Sakania – Mufulira Road project in Copperbelt Province has also made substantial progress and currently stands at 55 percent completion.
Mr Mulowa highlighted that the government is implementing a number of strategic road and bridge projects across the country and is encouraged by the progress being made on key projects, particularly those being undertaken through the Public-Private Partnership financing model.
He further noted that works on the Kasomeno-Mwenda Road and Bridge Project are advancing well, with bridge construction currently underway on the Luongo and Luapula rivers.
He explained that other PPP projects progressing steadily include the Mufulira-Mokambo Border Road, Solwezi-Kipushi Road, Lumwana-Kambimba Road, Mutanda-Kaoma Road via Kasempa and the Katete-Chanida Road.
Furthermore, Mr Mulowa highlighted that government funded projects are equally registering notable progress across various provinces.
He cited that the Monze-Niko Road project in Southern Province has been substantially completed, with only minor works remaining on the Bwengwa Bridge.
Mr Mulowa also disclosed that the Maamba-Batoka Road project has attained 46 percent completion, while rehabilitation works on the Lusaka-Mongu Road section from Tateyoyo to the Katunda/Lukulu Junction have reached over 36 percent completion.
“Our objective is to ensure that road infrastructure development continues to support economic activities, improve accessibility and enhance the movement of people and goods throughout the country,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mr Mulowa stressed that the Chipata-Chadiza Road project in Eastern Province has surpassed the 50 percent completion mark, with paving works nearing completion.
He adds that construction and rehabilitation works are also ongoing on Blue Lagoon Road in Central Province, Chikankata Road in Southern Province, the Nchelenge-Chienge Road in Luapula Province and the Samfya-Kasaba Road via Lubwe.
Mr Mulowa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering quality road infrastructure and assured the public that the Agency will continue monitoring projects to ensure they are completed within the stipulated timeframes and according to the required standards.
Tar roads sure finishing what others started
You reporters shouldn’t just quote these so called public servants. Go inspect the projects yourselves then tell us.
Who wants to hear percentages? Those figures are for the offices. I as a citizen wants to travel from Mufulira to Ndola on a tarmac my tax pays for. I won’t travel on 55percent of the road.
Visilili