Rwanda has officially launched the long-delayed upgrade and widening of the 10.3-kilometre Prince House–Giporoso–Masaka road, a project expected to ease traffic and improve connectivity across parts of Kigali.
State Minister for Infrastructure Col. Claudien Bizimungu launched the works on Tuesday, with construction having started on August 31.
The project is scheduled to take 30 months and will transform the existing road into a four-lane corridor.
The upgrade is being implemented through cooperation between the governments of Rwanda and China and is intended to improve the movement of people and goods, facilitate trade and strengthen transport services.
Col. Bizimungu said the government would work with all partners involved to ensure the project is completed on schedule, meets the required standards and maintains the safety of road users throughout construction.
He acknowledged that the works would cause temporary disruptions to traffic and urged motorists and other road users to cooperate with authorities and follow temporary traffic management measures.
Flyovers, underpasses and new drainage
The project will involve major improvements to the road network, including the construction of flyovers and underpasses, upgrading of intersections and strengthening of the road base before asphalt is laid.
It will also include the construction of bridges and drainage channels, installation of street lighting and the development of traffic management infrastructure.
The project had been delayed for about four years. Once completed, it is expected to cost more than Rwf130 billion.
The Prince House–Giporoso–Masaka corridor is one of the key routes serving Kigali’s eastern and southern areas, making its expansion significant for the city’s growing transport demands.
