MP Warns of Growing Danger on Seke Road as Rains Worsen Damage

Chitungwiza South MP Maxwell Mavhunga warns that worsening damage on Seke Road has become a public safety crisis, urging urgent emergency repairs amid heavy rains (image source)

Maxwell Mavhunga, the Member of Parliament for Chitungwiza South, has warned that the deteriorating condition of Seke Road has escalated into a public safety crisis, after persistent rains transformed potholes into deep gullies that are disrupting traffic and endangering motorists.

In a statement issued yesterday, Mavhunga said the highway — a critical link between Harare and Chitungwiza — is now riddled with severe road damage that forces vehicles to slow down abruptly, significantly increasing travel times and raising the risk of accidents. He said the situation has worsened due to continuous rainfall. “We have taken note of the severe situation on the condition of Seke Road, which has been exacerbated by the incessant rains,” he said.

Mavhunga revealed that his office has engaged the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona, requesting the deployment of a technical team to conduct an on-site assessment and prioritise urgent remedial works. While acknowledging that permanent repairs are difficult under current weather conditions, he stressed that the scale of deterioration demands immediate interim solutions. “An emergency situation also demands an emergency solution,” he said.

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Beyond vehicle damage, the MP warned that the expanding gullies pose broader risks, including traffic accidents and increased vulnerability to criminal activity, particularly during night-time travel when visibility is reduced. He urged motorists to exercise extreme caution and called on the Transport ministry to act swiftly to avert potential loss of life and property.

Seke Road is used daily by thousands of commuters and public transport operators, and residents have repeatedly called for sustained rehabilitation of the route. Concerns typically intensify during the rainy season, when road conditions deteriorate rapidly. Officials from the Transport ministry were not immediately available for comment at the time of publication.