WESTERN PS INSPECTS WORKS ON 40 KILOMETRES FEEDER ROAD IN MONGU 

Government, through AVIC International Company (Zhejiang) is constructing a 40-kilometre feeder road stretching from Tapo to Lulambo in Mongu District of Western Province, as part of efforts to improve rural connectivity and enhance access to essential services.

And speaking shortly after inspecting the progress of works on the road project, Western Province Permanent Secretary Simomo Akapelwa said the project forms part of the government’s broader agenda to strengthen rural infrastructure and stimulate socio-economic development in underserved areas.

Mr Akapelwa reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the road network across Western Province, stating that enhanced connectivity is key to unlocking economic opportunities and improving the livelihoods of rural populations.

Meanwhile, Western Province Regional Engineer Moses Chitambala revealed that approximately nine kilometres of the road have already been upgraded to an all-weather gravel standard.

Mr Chitambala added that about 150 kilometres of roads are earmarked for rehabilitation and upgrading in Mongu, Limulunga and Kalabo districts under the same initiative.

He expressed confidence that the project will be completed within the stipulated time frame and deliver the intended benefits to local communities.

The residents of Lulambo welcomed the road project, describing it as a major milestone for the area especially that they previously experienced difficulties accessing government services due to the poor state of the road.