By Simbarashe Sithole
Lorraine Drive road was re-opened for public use yesterday by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Tapiwa Mhona.
The 3,2 kilometer was badly constructed three years ago by Fossil Construction company and faced criticism for substandard road construction.
Speaking at the event Minister Mhona said he was happy that Fossil Construction company had corrected their mistake and the road has been done up to standard.
“Finally, Lorraine Drive has been opened to traffic. It was one of the detour roads that was used during the SADC meetings. Heavy traffic was directed onto this particular stretch, which could not accommodate the volume, and it eventually collapsed. This gave citizens reasonable grounds to question how the road had been constructed.
“We assured the citizens that the contractor would redo the work, and today we are witnessing this wonderful piece of work. To answer the people of Zimbabwe, the 2nd Republic, championed by His Excellency President Mnangagwa, takes seriously issues related to quality, and if you don’t do quiet precisely, we mandate you to redo not only this project but a number of projects,” Hon Mhona said.
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume who was also present on the event urged road users to follow road rules.
“Now that this road has been opened to us it our duty to follow road rules and make sure the road is in good condition because we are sure all standard have been met in constructing it,” Mufume said.