Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has directed the contractor handling the expansion of Morogoro Road from the Ubungo traffic lights to Kimara to fast-track the construction works to help ease traffic congestion in the area.
Speaking during the second day of his official tour in Ubungo District today, April 10, 2025, RC Chalamila emphasized the road's strategic importance to the city's economy.
He underscored the need for the project to be completed on schedule, noting that delays negatively impact residents and economic activities.
“This road is a vital economic artery, and completing it on time is crucial. The people of Dar es Salaam deserve smooth and efficient transportation,” he said while inspecting the project in Kimara.
The RC also addressed the long-standing public concern over delays in deploying enough Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses.
He assured residents that the government has developed a comprehensive plan to acquire more buses and allow multiple service providers moving away from the current reliance on UDART.
According to him, this shift will significantly improve service delivery and commuter experience.
Ubungo District Commissioner Lazaro Twange explained that the road expansion is part of the government’s broader efforts to decongest the city’s roads and facilitate easier movement of people and goods.
Presenting the project update, Dar es Salaam TANROADS Regional Manager, Engineer Beatrice Rweyemamu, warned that continued delays would only worsen the traffic burden for residents. She urged for timely execution of the works to minimize disruptions.
Meanwhile, the contractor acknowledged challenges arising from heavy daytime road usage, which slows down progress.
However, he confirmed that measures are now in place to accelerate the work, including transitioning to 24-hour construction shifts.
As part of his tour, RC Chalamila also visited several other development projects in the area, including the construction of Msewe Primary School, Makurumla Health Center, and the Kimara–Ubungo road stretch.
Later in the day, he held a public meeting with residents at the TP grounds in Sinza, where he addressed various community concerns.
These included the encroachment of public spaces, wastewater issues, and inadequate health services for the elderly.
In his address, RC Chalamila encouraged residents to take responsibility for development in their communities, stating, “The number one enemy of development is your own mindset. Let’s work hard we are living on blessed land.”
