{"id":150200,"date":"2026-04-03T15:55:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/pm-outlines-plan-to-complete-tarmac-roads"},"modified":"2026-04-03T16:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:47:56","slug":"pm-outlines-plan-to-complete-tarmac-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/pm-outlines-plan-to-complete-tarmac-roads","title":{"rendered":"PM Outlines Plan to Complete Tarmac Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba reaffirmed the Tanzanian government&#8217;s commitment to completing all remaining inter-regional tarmac roads. During a parliamentary session, he highlighted ongoing construction efforts and the importance of these roads for trade and regional economic growth. The government aims to ensure every region is connected through high-quality roads to facilitate mobility and the<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba yesterday said the government remains committed to completing all remaining inter-regional tarmac roads, noting that the country is close to achieving full national connectivity through paved highways.<\/p>\n<p>He said road and bridge construction continues to be prioritised as a key driver of trade, mobility and regional economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Responding during the Prime Minister\u2019s Questions session to a query from Kisesa MP Musa Mbuga (CCM), Dr Mwigulu said that while significant progress has been made over the years, the current administration has stepped up efforts to close the remaining gaps.<\/p>\n<p>The MP had sought clarification on plans to upgrade the few remaining unpaved regional links to ease the movement of people and goods.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Mwigulu said construction is progressing in the western corridor, where several routes had not been fully paved.<\/p>\n<p>He further said that a contractor is already on site for the remaining section between Katavi and Rukwa, while funding has been secured to complete the Katavi\u2013 Kigoma stretch.<\/p>\n<p>The Katavi\u2013Tabora road, he added, is nearly complete, with only minor works pending.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister told National Assembly that once ongoing projects are completed and advance payments settled for contractors whose works are yet to begin, the government will shift focus to another key corridor linking Singida through Mkalama and the Sibiti bridge to Meatu, and later connecting to Maswa, Bariadi and Mara.<\/p>\n<p>He said the route is among top priorities identified by MPs and regional stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen inter-regional connectivity and economic integration.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Mwigulu also cited additional roads planned for the next phase after current commitments are cleared, including the Mbeya\u2013Chunya\u2013Itigi\u2013Mokiwa road, the Handeni\u2013Kiteto\u2013Kondoa\u2013 Kwa Mtoro\u2013Singida stretch and the Makete\u2013Mbeya route.<\/p>\n<p>He said these projects have been identified as critical for economic activity and will be implemented after addressing delays in ongoing works and activating pending contracts.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister said the long-term goal remains to ensure every region is reliably connected through high-quality tarmac roads to support trade, service delivery and cross-border opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Tanzania has been focusing on improving its road infrastructure to enhance connectivity across its regions. The government&#8217;s commitment to completing tarmac roads is part of a broader strategy to boost economic growth and facilitate trade. Historically, road construction has been a priority for successive administrations, recognizing its critical role in national development and regional integration. The current administration is building on previous efforts to address gaps in the road network, ensuring that all regions are accessible and economically integrated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba reaffirmed the Tanzanian government&#8217;s commitment to completing all remaining inter-regional tarmac roads. During a parliamentary session, he highlighted ongoing construction efforts and the importance of these roads for trade and regional economic growth. 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