VICE President Dr Philip Mpango has directed Tanzania Rural and Urban Road Agency (TARURA) to repair the Ntundwa – Hurui road in Kondoa District, Dodoma Region to facilitate economic activities for residents, including transportation of produce.

He issued the instruction after laying foundation stone for the construction of a bridge at Hurui River located in Kikore Ward, Mpwapwa District.

He urged residents of Kikore Ward and users of the bridge to maintain the infrastructure once completed for the benefit of the current and future generations. He instructed them to plant trees along the banks of Hurui River to prevent erosion that could damage the bridge.

Dr Mpango commended area residents for recommending the bridge project to address challenges they face after the previous bridge was destroyed by floodwaters in 2019. He assured them that the government would continue to provide essential services, including infrastructure.

The VP also instructed that the water project underway in the area be completed by October 30 this year as planned. Additionally, he directed the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlement Development to work with area MP to address issues raised by Hurui Village residents regarding land allegedly sold to an investor without following proper procedures.

Construction of the Hurui Bridge costs 1.6bn/- and is expected to be a crucial link, opening up economic and social opportunities by restoring connectivity between Kondoa District in Dodoma and Babati District in Manyara Region.

The bridge which is 30 meters long has been built on the Ntundwa – Mkunduru – Hurui road which is 46.4 kilometres long. The project also includes upgrading of 8 kilometres of road to gravel level and has been funded by the government through 100/- fuel levy.