The government of Malawi through the Ministry of Transport and Public Works has successfully constructed a number of roads with locally sourced funds between 2020 and 2024.
The road reconstruction projects were designed to;1-improve mobility and reducing travel time; 2- bring economic growth of local authorities through easing connectivity, facilitating trade and;3- create jobs during the implementation stage.
Below are the affected roads and the progress details;
1. Mzimba – Mzarangwe
· 8.5km of 8.5 km completed in 2020.
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility and reducing travel time.
· Erratic and inadequate funding which was addressed by continuous lobbying with the Treasury.
2. Dowa - Chezi Road Phase I
· 15.2 of 15.2 completed in 2020.
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility and reducing travel time.
· Erratic and inadequate funding which was addressed by continuous lobbying with the Treasury.
3. Kawere - Mkanda Road Phase I
· 10 of 10 KM completed in 2020.
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility and reducing travel time.
· Erratic and inadequate funding which was addressed by continuous lobbying with the Treasury.
4. Lirangwe – Chingale
· 3.1 km of 21km completed in 2020.
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility.
· Erratic and inadequate funding which resulted in abandonment and termination of contract. Ministry addressed constraint by continuous lobbying with the Treasury
5. Chikwawa – Chapananga Phase II
· 5 km of 5 km completed in 2021.
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility.
· Erratic and inadequate funding which was addressed by continuous lobbying with the Treasury.
6. Dzaleka-Ntchisi-Mpalo Phase I
· 8.5 km of 8.5 km completed in 2023.
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility and reduced travel time.
· Erratic and inadequate funding which was addressed by continuous lobbying with the Treasury.
7. Njakwa – Livingstonia – Phwezi
· 65 km of 65 km completed in 2024.
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility.
· Erratic and inadequate funding which was addressed by continuous lobbying with the Treasury.
8. Mkanda – Kapiri Phase II
· 10 of 10 km completed in 2023
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility.
· Erratic and inadequate funding which was addressed by continuous lobbying with the Treasury
9. Nsanama – Nayuchi
· 10 km of 10 km completed in 2023.
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility.
· Erratic and inadequate funding which was addressed by continuous lobbying with the Treasury
10.Nsanje-Marka Road
· 31 km of 31 km completed in 2023
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility.
· Part of the road was damaged by Cyclone Freddy necessitating fresh works to remedy damage
11.Monkey Bay – Cape Maclear Phase I
· 10 of 10 km completed in 2024.
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility and reducing travel time.
· Erratic and inadequate funding which was addressed by continuous lobbying with the Treasury
12.Ntcheu - Tsangano Road Phase I
· 9 of 21 KM completed in 2024.
· The completed section was opened to traffic improving mobility and reducing travel time.
· Inadequate capacity of the contractor to manage the project. The resolution was to terminate the project in December 2024.