New roads needed for Zimbabwe

New roads are needed in Zimbabwe to help the country’s struggling economy. Zimbabwe's Department of Roads is prioritising work to the Harare-Beitbridge road. This 580km link is expected to cost in the region of US$600 million to turn into a multi-lane highway and the route will be tolled to fund its construction. Consultant Royal Haskoning is carrying out a feasibility study for the project. This will focus on engineering analysis, toll strategy, concept design and environmental-impact, in addition to traff
February 11, 2013 Read time: 1 min
New roads are needed in Zimbabwe to help the country’s struggling economy. Zimbabwe's Department of Roads is prioritising work to the Harare-Beitbridge road. This 580km link is expected to cost in the region of US$600 million to turn into a multi-lane highway and the route will be tolled to fund its construction. Consultant Royal Haskoning is carrying out a feasibility study for the project. This will focus on engineering analysis, toll strategy, concept design and environmental-impact, in addition to traffic studies and its economic feasibility.

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