Source: MP raises alarm over deteriorating state of Seke Road -Newsday Zimbabwe
CHITUNGWIZA South Member of Parliament, Maxwell Mavhunga, has raised concern over the rapidly deteriorating condition of Seke Road, warning that the situation poses a major risk to motorists and commuters following incessant rains.
In a statement issued yesterday, Mavhunga said the highway was severely damaged, with some of the potholes expanding into gullies — metaphorically — that are forcing motorists to spend long hours navigating the once-busy road.
“As your representatives, we have taken note of the severe situation on the condition of Seke Road, which has been exacerbated by the incessant rains,” he said, noting that the extent of the damage has significantly disrupted traffic flow, as motorists slow down to avoid the deep potholes that have formed along the highway.
Mavhunga said Seke Road fell under the authority of the Transport and Infrastructural Development ministry, adding that his office had engaged the minister, Felix Mhona, to urgently intervene.
“To this end, we are engaging the minister to send his team for physical inspection so that he appreciates the dire need for immediate attention,” he said.
While acknowledging that ongoing rains make road repairs challenging, the legislator stressed that the gravity of the situation calls for urgent and practical measures to prevent loss of life and property.
“We are alive to the fact that it is difficult to repair roads as it is raining, but an emergency situation also demands an emergency solution.”
Mavhunga warned that the damage has gone beyond normal wear and tear, describing the gullies as no longer mere potholes.
“The gullies have graduated from being potholes. The risks are obvious — beyond damaging vehicle suspension, they are also a recipe for serious accidents and mugging, particularly at night.”
Despite the challenges, the Chitungwiza South MP expressed optimism that the Transport ministry will act swiftly, citing ongoing efforts by government to maintain roads across the country.
“Riding on what the ministry has been doing in road maintenance, we are confident that a quick solution should be found sooner rather than later,” he said.
Seke Road is a critical link between Harare and Chitungwiza and is used daily by thousands of motorists and public transport operators.
Residents and road users have repeatedly called for urgent rehabilitation, especially during the rainy season when damage tends to worsen.
Transport ministry officials could not be reached for comment yesterday.
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