Coltart raises alarm over Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway deterioration
Coltart raises alarm over Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway deterioration
For all the News from Mashonaland Central, Join One of Our Groups
Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has raised concern over the condition of the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway, citing reports from motorists who describe extensive potholes, broken road edges and an absence of visible rehabilitation activity along the route.
In a social media post, Coltart relayed an account from a friend who recently travelled the road and described the experience as “truly unspeakable”, saying the journey left them “deeply sad and angry” over the deterioration of what was once regarded as a scenic corridor linking Bulawayo to Victoria Falls.
According to the account shared by Coltart, the poor road surface is forcing road users to take daily risks as they travel for work and trading. The report also claimed that some roadside vendors who previously earned an income from passing local traffic and tourists have been struggling to survive, with some turning to selling firewood.
The same report alleged signs of environmental damage along the roadside, including teak trees said to be being cut down illegally.
Coltart also said another motorist who drove the route last Tuesday reported not seeing any active roadworks equipment over the full stretch of the highway, despite official assurances that rehabilitation is being carried out in phases.
“What is going on Government of #Zimbabwe?” Coltart wrote, calling for accountability on the status of reconstruction works on the highway, which is a key route for tourism and trade between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.
Bindura Eye could not independently verify the motorists’ claims on the ground at the time of publication. Authorities responsible for road rehabilitation had not responded to requests for comment by the time of publishing.
The condition of major highways remains a frequent public concern in Zimbabwe, with road safety advocates warning that deteriorating surfaces increase the risk of crashes, vehicle damage and delays for commuters, traders and tourists.
Mundubile seeks new party route as Hichilema eyes second term
Mundubile seeks new party route as Hichilema eyes second term For all the News from Mashon…
Baradzanwa Cultural Village Emerges as a Premier New Year Tourism Destination in Mazowe
For all the News from Mashonaland Central, Join One of Our Groups Multitudes of …
