Government advances Seke Road rehabilitation after handover to local contractor

Road construction site handover — contractor and ministry officials at the site handover

HARARE — The government has moved to the next phase of rehabilitating and widening a 16 km stretch of Seke Road after formally handing the project to a local contractor, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development said on Thursday, 19 March 2026.

The section, which runs from Velvet to ZRP Dema, forms part of the broader 66.5 km Harare–Seke–Zvipadze Road upgrade. Authorities say the full corridor will eventually be expanded from the Harare Main Post Office to the Ten Miles area in Marondera to improve connectivity and traffic flow.

The ministry confirmed that site handover is underway and that work on the 16 km segment is expected to begin soon. The upgrade will include rehabilitation, widening, and resurfacing, with the aim of improving road capacity and safety for commuters and freight traffic.

Ministry statement:

“Site hand‑over is currently underway for the rehabilitation and widening of Seke Road, covering a 16km stretch running from Velvet to ZRP Dema. This key infrastructure upgrade underscores the Government’s continued efforts and firm commitment to modernising the country’s road network, improving traffic flow, and enhancing road safety.”

Pothole patching was recently carried out along the nearby stretch from the Unit H turn‑off to Makoni Shopping Centre in Chitungwiza, a short distance from Velvet, as part of interim maintenance measures. Residents and road users can expect more sustained construction activity once the contractor mobilises equipment and materials.

Officials say the project will reduce travel times, lower vehicle operating costs, and support economic activity in Harare, Chitungwiza, and Marondera by improving a key commuter and commercial route.

Timeline and what to watch

• Immediate next steps: Contractor mobilisation and site establishment.

• Short term: Commencement of earthworks, widening, and drainage improvements.

• Medium term: Resurfacing and installation of road safety features.

• Stakeholder updates: The ministry will publish progress reports and traffic management plans as work advances.

Road users are advised to follow traffic advisories and temporary diversions once construction begins.

Seke Road rehabilitation 2026