Work underway on Zimbabwe’s capital airport connection

In Zimbabwean capital Harare construction work is underway on a new highway connecting the city with its international airport. The US$80 million project is being carried out by Auger Investments and is aimed for completion by the end of 2013. The work involves upgrading a 12km stretch of the Harare Airport Road to dual carriageway status and this will reduce journey times considerably along the route. The project has been criticised for the length of time it has taken to construct, four years so far, but t
May 23, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
In Zimbabwean capital Harare construction work is underway on a new highway connecting the city with its international airport. The US$80 million project is being carried out by Auger Investments and is aimed for completion by the end of 2013. The work involves upgrading a 12km stretch of the Harare Airport Road to dual carriageway status and this will reduce journey times considerably along the route. The project has been criticised for the length of time it has taken to construct, four years so far, but the contractor has commented that the complexity of the work has added to the time required. The complexities include the difficulty of settling land disputes, the need for additional side roads and the many drains, sewers, fresh water and electricity supplies crossing over and under the link. The link also includes bridge works while the connecting roads being built bring the total length of roadway required for the project to some 38km.

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