HARARE – The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced the temporary closure of a section of Harare Drive from Houghton Park Roundabout (Chinzou) to the Gleneagles/Highfield Road junction to allow for major rehabilitation works.
According to a public notice issued on October 10, the closure will take effect from Tuesday, 14 October 2025, until Monday, 10 November 2025. The Ministry said the temporary measure is part of ongoing efforts to improve the capital’s road infrastructure under the national rehabilitation programme.
Motorists travelling from Waterfalls, Chitungwiza, and Masvingo have been advised to use the Glen Norah (High Glen) route via the Trabablas Interchange or proceed north from Houghton Park Roundabout and turn into Willowvale Road.
For traffic accessing the Hunter/Craig Allan Industrial Area, entry will be through Orme Road (from Mangwende Drive East) or Soutter Road (from Main Street), using side roads parallel to Harare Drive and Willowvale Road.
The Ministry said a large temporary roundabout will be installed at the Harare Drive/Willowvale intersection, with motorists urged to follow the signage provided and adhere to instructions from traffic controllers.
Motorists have also been encouraged to allow extra travel time, exercise caution, and obey all traffic signs during the construction period.
“The Ministry regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s cooperation and patience during this essential infrastructure upgrade,” the statement read.
The Harare Drive rehabilitation is part of government’s broader infrastructure development agenda aimed at modernising road networks and easing urban congestion.
