The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced plans for an overpass at the Chiremba Road and Glenara Road intersection, as part of a wider upgrade of one of Harare’s key southern routes. The project will also rehabilitate Chiremba Road along its full length, with the aim of closing a critical gap in the southern arc of the city’s road circuit.
The works will cover Chiremba Road from Robert Mugabe Way, through Braeside and Epworth, to the Missing Link and on to Mutare Road at Glen Road. By upgrading the whole corridor, the Ministry intends to create a more complete and dependable connection across the south of the capital.
A central goal is to reduce through-traffic in residential neighbourhoods. When the main road network has gaps or weak links, drivers often cut through suburban streets that were not built for heavy or fast-moving traffic. A properly rehabilitated Chiremba Road, linked to the rest of the circuit, is intended to give motorists a better alternative and return quieter streets to residents.
The planned overpass at Chiremba Road and Glenara Road is expected to be a key feature of the project. Overpasses are generally used at busy junctions to separate traffic flows, and the structure is part of the Ministry’s effort to improve movement along this stretch.
The announcement fits into the wider push to improve roads and connectivity in Harare. The route links several communities, including Braeside and Epworth, and connects to Mutare Road, a major artery to the east of the country. Improvements along this corridor could therefore benefit commuters, commercial vehicles and residents who depend on it every day.
Rehabilitation work of this kind typically involves repairing or rebuilding the road surface and improving the conditions that motorists and pedestrians experience along the way. The Ministry has not released further detail in its announcement, so the full scope of works, including drainage, junction improvements and road safety features, remains to be confirmed.
For residents along the route, the project promises calmer neighbourhood streets once it is complete. For motorists, it offers a more direct and better-connected way to travel across the south of the city. For the wider capital, it represents another step towards completing a ring of roads that spreads traffic more evenly and eases pressure on central routes.
The Ministry shared the announcement on its official Facebook page. Further information on timelines, contractors and the start of construction is expected to be communicated as the project moves forward.
