Over the past four years of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration, the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) has implemented road and bridge projects worth TZS 712 billion in Morogoro Region, marking a major step toward transforming the region’s infrastructure and connectivity.
Morogoro, which boasts a road network of 2,071.23 kilometres — including 849.43 km of trunk roads and 1,221.81 km of regional roads — has seen significant improvements through extensive construction and rehabilitation projects.
Regional TANROADS Manager, Engineer John Mkumbo, said the investments reflect the government’s strong commitment to building a resilient and inclusive transport system that connects communities and drives economic development.
“In just four years of President Samia’s leadership, Morogoro has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in its road infrastructure,” said Eng. Mkumbo. “The government has allocated a total of TZS 712 billion for roads and bridges, and the impact is already visible in improved mobility and regional connectivity.”
He added that the ongoing emergency bridge projects under the World Bank–funded CERC initiative, worth TZS 37.84 billion, are progressing rapidly, restoring damaged infrastructure caused by El Niño rains and Cyclone Hidaya.
“These bridges are lifelines for communities that were previously cut off by floods,” Eng. Mkumbo noted. “They represent the government’s commitment to build back better and ensure that no region is left behind.”
The manager cited several flagship projects including the construction of Chakwale Bridge (TZS 6.44 billion), Nguyami Bridge (TZS 7.17 billion), Kihonda Bridge on the Morogoro–Dodoma highway (TZS 5.31 billion), Bwage and Mjonga Bridges (TZS 10.04 billion), Doma Bridge on the Tanzam Highway (TZS 4.15 billion), and Ngerengere Bridge (TZS 4.74 billion).
Beyond emergency interventions, TANROADS is overseeing strategic projects valued at TZS 670.82 billion, including the Ubena Zomozi–Ngerengere road (11.6 km, TZS 20.54 billion), and the Bigwa–Kisaki (Bigwa–Mvuha section, 78 km, TZS 132.02 billion).
Other major undertakings include the Ifakara–Mbingu road (62.5 km, TZS 97.18 billion), Mbingu–Chita JKT section (37.5 km, TZS 70.82 billion), and access roads to SGR stations in Kihonda (10 km) and Rudewa–Kilosa (3 km) costing TZS 27.02 billion. The Ifakara–Lupiro–Malinyi–Londo–Lumecha road (112 km) is the largest of all, with an investment of TZS 323.25 billion.
“These projects are not only opening up Morogoro but are also strengthening Tanzania’s national transport backbone,” said Eng. Mkumbo. “Better roads mean faster access to markets, improved public services, and new opportunities for our people.”
He further highlighted the Kidatu–Ifakara road (66.9 km) and the Ruaha Mkuu Bridge (133 metres) costing TZS 164.76 billion, as well as the Dumila–Kilosa–Mikumi road (142 km), which includes three new bridges — Kobe, Wailonga, and Mazinyungu — worth TZS 41.12 billion.
Eng. Mkumbo revealed that TANROADS is also conducting feasibility and detailed design studies for six new projects worth TZS 3.60 billion, covering key roads such as Msamvu–Bigwa JCT, Gairo–Nongwe, and Miyombo–Lumuma–Kidete, as well as access routes to the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project.
“We are not just maintaining roads — we are planning for the future,” he emphasized. “Our design studies will ensure that upcoming projects meet both economic and environmental sustainability standards.”
For the 2025/26 financial year, the government has earmarked TZS 22.73 billion for maintenance of roads and bridges. This includes TZS 3.39 billion for routine maintenance of paved trunk roads, TZS 7.10 billion for periodic maintenance, and TZS 1.32 billion for major bridge repairs.
Eng. Mkumbo said these efforts reflect President Samia’s broader vision for infrastructure-led growth under the Sixth Phase Government.
“President Samia’s leadership has redefined the pace and scale of infrastructure development in Tanzania,” he said. “Morogoro is now a model region showing how strategic investment in transport can power economic transformation.”
He added that continued government investment will not only improve trade and logistics but also enhance the quality of life for rural and urban residents alike.
“When roads are accessible, farmers get better prices, children reach schools safely, and patients access hospitals faster,” he said. “That is the real meaning of inclusive development.”
With several projects under implementation and others in the design phase, TANROADS Morogoro is positioning the region as a vital link in Tanzania’s economic integration, aligning with the national goal of achieving a modern, well-connected transport network across the country.