New intersections to ease Gaborone traffic
Monday, September 12, 2022 | 290 Views |
Rainbow intersection PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
For years, traffic jam in the western part of the city has been a nightmare for motorists and residents of Greater Gaborone, especially during peak hours when people go to and return from work.
Residents in the western part of the city used to take close to an hour sitting in traffic congestion, which flow the upgrading of the road network infrastructure project is expected to improve.
The P300 million internal roads tender is a case study. A bidder’s complaint revealed alleged irregularities. A tribunal ordered a re-evaluation.The council and the initial winner appealed to the High Court. Now, the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, frustrated by the delay, writes to the council suggesting the tender be cancelled, and an alternative procurement model be explored, while the matter is still before the courts....