Khama opens P1bn landmark 'Spaghetti' junction

Part of the Thapama interchange. PIC. Keoagile Bonang
Part of the Thapama interchange. PIC. Keoagile Bonang

FRANCISTOWN: President Ian Khama officially opened the Francistown dual carriageway road and the Thapama interchange, which is popularly known as the ‘Spaghetti’ road on Saturday.

The transport sector, particularly the roads sector, plays a pivotal role in the growth of our economy by transporting a proportionally larger amount of goods than other transport modes, said the President. 

Government, Khama said, has demonstrated high commitment by investing heavily on road infrastructure because it is a strategic element in the growth and strengthening of Botswana’s and any economy.  Additionally, road infrastructure facilitates other productive activities across several sectors of the economy. 

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