{"id":3309,"date":"2020-02-07T13:43:41","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T13:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/tanzania\/?p=3309"},"modified":"2020-02-07T13:43:41","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T13:43:41","slug":"state-on-fresh-move-to-curb-traffic-jams-in-dar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/community\/state-on-fresh-move-to-curb-traffic-jams-in-dar","title":{"rendered":"STATE ON FRESH MOVE TO CURB TRAFFIC JAMS IN DAR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE government is undertaking a number of road projects in Dar es Salaam as a measure to address traffic congestion which has been a setback to many economic activities.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Minister for Works, Transport and Communication Elias Kwandikwa told the Parliament that the aim of the projects was to curb traffic jams which had been a problem for road users.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to addressing traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam Region and with ongoing construction and maintenance projects, the issue will be history soon,\u201d he assured.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Kwandikwa gave the assurance when responding to Mr Issa Mangungu (Mbagala-CCM), who wanted to know when the government would construct KilwaRangitatu-Kongowe Road at tarmac level.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Mangungu also asked when the implementation of President John Magufuli\u2019s pledge on the construction of a four-lane road to Kongowe would be honoured.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Mr Mangungu wanted to know when Mzinga River Bridge portion which was in bad shape would be constructed for the safety of motorists and other road users.<\/p>\n<p>The deputy minister said there were a number of projects, including the Bus Rapid Transit Phase II covering a 3.8km.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe construction of BRT Phase II will include Kilwa Road from Gerezani-Mbagala Rangi Tatu-Kongowe from two-lane to fourlanes.\u201d Moreover, he noted that a feasibility study for Mzinga River was being conducted after which the government would look for funds for its construction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE government is undertaking a number of road projects in Dar es Salaam as a measure to address traffic congestion which has been a setback to many economic activities. 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