{"id":116635,"date":"2026-04-23T19:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/fairfields-road-over-rail-bridge-construction-set-for-may"},"modified":"2026-04-23T21:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T19:58:08","slug":"fairfields-road-over-rail-bridge-construction-set-for-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/fairfields-road-over-rail-bridge-construction-set-for-may","title":{"rendered":"Fairfields Road Over-Rail Bridge Construction Set for May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>HARARE, Apr. 23 (NewsDay Live) \u2013 Construction of the Fairfields Road over-rail bridge at the 203km peg along the Harare\u2013Masvingo\u2013Beitbridge highway will begin on May 3, 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has said.<\/p>\n<p>In a public notice, the ministry said the project will run for nearly seven months, with completion scheduled for November 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development wishes to inform the public that construction of the Fairfields Road over-rail bridge along the Harare\u2013Masvingo\u2013Beitbridge road at the 203km peg will commence on May 3, 2026 and is scheduled to continue through to November 30, 2026,\u201d the notice read.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities said traffic will be maintained via a designated diversion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring this period, the rehabilitated existing road will serve as the detour route,\u201d the ministry said, adding that safety measures are in place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis road will be maintained in good condition throughout the construction phase to ensure safe and reliable travel. All necessary signage has been installed to guide drivers and manage traffic effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. HARARE, Apr. 23 (NewsDay Live) \u2013 Construction of the Fairfields Road over-rail bridge at the 203km peg along the Harare\u2013Masvingo\u2013Beitbridge highway will begin on May 3, 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has said. 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