Over P400m to tackle traffic hotspots in Gaborone

Interchanges such as the one built in Francistown will ease congestion on the roads
Interchanges such as the one built in Francistown will ease congestion on the roads

Western Bypass in Gaborone, which is notorious for serious road traffic congestion, has been identified by the Ministry of Transport and Communications as one of the spots to receive millions of pula for junction upgrades.

The project, which is funded through a $40 million (P413.2 million) loan from the OFID (OPEC Fund for International Development), will cut congestion and journey times for motorists and improve safety.

This include the design, build and transfer of three grade separated interchanges at the junctions of Western Bypass with Lobatse Road, Willie Seboni Road and Kudumatse Drive for an estimated contract period of 18 months.

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