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Zambia’s Kitwe-Chingola dual carriageway making good progress

15 January 2018

Construction of Zambia’s Kitwe-Chingola dual carriageway is on course. According to the project contractor, SINO-HYDRO Zambia Limited, the project, which is scheduled for completion by December 2018, is 79% complete.

Additionally, project manager Sun Hongchao, said the south bound road has been completed and is open to motorists. He noted that motorists are appreciating the pace at which the works are moving and pledged his company’s total commitment to quality workmanship.

He added that the company is satisfied with the project funds received from the National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA), for they have boosted the project’s execution.

“We hope the execution of the rest of the works will move on smoothly with the co-operation of the consultant and the government as the client,” said Hongchao.

Meanwhile the Mwambashi bridge at Sabina area has already been completed and motorists are passing through easily.

Additionally, works on the 15.5 km Chingola township roads have progressed well with residents commending the contractor for the good work. As planned the works on the township roads are expected to be completed by July this year.

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