The tender process is opening for the project to rebuild an important road route in Mozambique. The road stretch is in Cabo Delgado Province and runs a distance of over 170km from Mueda to Negomano, which lies on the country’s border with neighbouring Tanzania. Continuing north eastwards beyond Negomano on the same route lies the Unity Bridge that spans the Rovuma River and which forms the border between Mozambique and Tanzania. Upgrading the 100km road stretch will help trade between the two countries and also contribute to the economic growth of both nations.
The road upgrade work will form part of the Mtwara Corridor Project, which will improve transport links to and from the port of Mtwara. The work will be carried out in two phases, the first from Negomano to Roma and the second from Roma to Mueda. The funding has yet to be completed for the project although the African Development Bank has stated it will provide the financing required for the first phase from Negomano to Roma. The work will include providing new asphalt surfacing and building a 7m road width along the full 100km length of the project, as well as constructing drainage and a number of small bridges. The route will pass through 15 villages as well as the Niassa national reserve.
The road upgrade work will form part of the Mtwara Corridor Project, which will improve transport links to and from the port of Mtwara. The work will be carried out in two phases, the first from Negomano to Roma and the second from Roma to Mueda. The funding has yet to be completed for the project although the African Development Bank has stated it will provide the financing required for the first phase from Negomano to Roma. The work will include providing new asphalt surfacing and building a 7m road width along the full 100km length of the project, as well as constructing drainage and a number of small bridges. The route will pass through 15 villages as well as the Niassa national reserve.
