PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will today officially open the Trabablas Interchange, formerly known as the Mbudzi Roundabout.
Over the years, the Mbudzi Roundabout had become a major traffic choke point, especially during peak hours, often causing delays and accidents.
The new multi-level flyover eases traffic flow along Simon Mazorodze Road and other connecting routes, including Chitungwiza and High Glen roads.
Construction of the interchange began in January 2022, with a budget of US$88 million.
The project includes a modern flyover, expanded lanes and upgraded pedestrian walkways.
“Traffic is flowing better and it feels a lot more organised,” Tendai Mandebvu, who commutes daily from Highfield, said.
Another resident, Sharon Makore from Glen Norah, said she hoped the interchange would help to curb petty crime.
“It was always chaotic around the roundabout and a lot of people lost their phones and wallets there,” she said.
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“With a better road design and control, things seem to be improving.”
Once opened, thousands of vehicles will pass through the interchange daily, improve access to southern parts of Harare and beyond.
Originally known as Mbudzi Roundabout, it was renamed Trabablas, Mnangagwa’s nom du guerre during the liberation struggle.
