The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has disclosed that about 15 out of the over 40 kilometers of roads earmarked for rehabilitation in Lusaka have so far been completed.

This is under the K1.8 billion project aimed at decongesting and improving road infrastructure in the capital city.

Principle Public Relations Officer in the Ministry, Liseli Kanyanga has also revealed that under the project, works to expand Great East road from four to six lanes, between Munali and airport roundabouts will commence once the rainy season ends.

Speaking in an interview in Lusaka, Ms. Kanyanga explained that this is meant to ensure there are no delays or disruptions once the works commence.

“So out of the 40 kilometers of roads that were earmarked for rehabilitation and construction, about 15km  of roads in Lusaka have already been paved. Notable are Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe road in Avondale and Ibex hill mainstreet, among others,” she said.

Meanwhile, Ms. Kanyanga has indicated that the Ministry has also engaged the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company to address a sewer problem that has led to the expansion of a pothole, caused due to rainfall flooding on Thabo Mbeki Road.