Infrastructure
Excitement as Magufuli launches Dar es Salaam’s first ever flyover
Construction of the Tazara Flyover commenced in 2016 and was completed in 29 months.
The launch of Tazara Flyover on September 27 was marked with excitement as Dar es Salaam residents welcomed Tanzania’s first ever viaduct, now known as Eng Patrick Mfugale Flyover.
Business temporarily came to a standstill at the junction of Nyerere and Mandela roads in Tazara area as thousands of citizens gathered to witnesses the official inauguration of the 425-metre flyover by President John Magufuli.
The $45 million flyover erected at the Tazara intersection, which is a notorious for traffic congestion, offers a big relief to motorists passing through the junction of the roads.
Japanese contractor Sumitomo Mitsui Construction has been hailed by many Tanzanians for timeous delivery of an iconic structure that has left many users smiling to the bank as they capitalise on the facility to make more money.
“Before the flyover, we could do a maximum of six trips only between 5am and midnight, but since the opening of the flyover we now do a maximum of 10 trips per day,” said Mr Shaaban Khalfaa, a bus operator on the Gongo la Mboto – Mnazi Mmoja route.
The flyover has also enabled workers to get to their respective work stations on time.
Construction of the Tazara Flyover commenced in 2016 and was completed in 29 months. The project was fully-funded by Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica).
Speaking during the launch, President Magufuli said the naming of the flyover after Tanzania National Roads Agency (Tanroads) director Patrick Mfugale was meant to recognise the engineer’s outstanding commitment in serving the nation.
“Mfugale has served his country with great honesty and I believe that you (the citizens) will agree with me that we name this flyover after his name,” said President Magufuli.
He commended Japan for funding the project, adding that Tokyo should consider implementation of the long-awaited flyover at Gerezani area and the 4.1 kilometres of road stretching between Mwenge and Morocco.
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