DEPUTY Minister for Works Godfrey Kasekenya has instructed Tanzania National Roads Agency (Tanroads) to put warning signs as well as conduct regular inspections at the Mount Busunzu area where part of the infrastructure has been destroyed.

According to him, the 100-metre part of the road which has been destroyed poses risk to road users if it remains without signs to communicate the dangers ahead. 

He made the directive at the weekend here when inspecting construction of the 260km-Kabingo-Kasulu-Manyovu road, saying that the government has already spotted the challenge and that a team of experts will recommend what exactly should be done to renovate the destroyed section.

“Putting warning signs in the area is important because we have new road users every day; it is important to inform them how to use the area to prevent avoidable accidents,” he said.

The deputy minister further said that the government continues with the construction of the Manyovu-Mnanila-Kasulu whereby 26km of the road have already been constructed at tarmac level with expectation to complete it by October this year.

He wanted the Tanroads Manager for Kigoma Region to continue to supervise contractors to ensure that they complete all projects on time and at the required standards.

In addition, Kasekenya thanked the government for the efforts to open up and connect Kigoma Region with various opportunities through modern transport infrastructure.

According to him, with the investments, it is now easy for Kigoma residents to travel to neighbouring regions as well as countries like Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a situation which stimulates trade and economic development.

Hamisi Juma, an engineer with M/s Conseil Ingenierie Limited (CIRA SAS), said construction of the 59.35-km Mvugwe–Nduta road has reached 81.49 percent and that it is expected to be completed in August this year.

The 59.35-km Mvugwe–Nduta road is part of the 260km-Kabingo-Kasulu-Manyovu road project.

Juma added that the Mvugwe–Nduta road has involved construction of Malagarasi Bridge and other two bridges which have all been completed.

The 59.35-km Mvugwe–Nduta road project has been funded by the government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) at a cost of 84bn/-.