Transport challenges along the Mirerani–Mbuguni road at Mkuyuni area in Mirerani township, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, have been resolved following the completion of the Mirerani Bridge, restoring confidence among residents and motorists who rely on the route.
The road is a key transport corridor linking Manyara and Arusha regions and its improvement comes at a critical time as the rainy season continues.
Confirming the development, the construction supervisor from TANROADS Manyara Region, Aminiel Lyimo, said all major construction works on the bridge have been completed and the structure has been fully covered with concrete.
Lyimo explained that the bridge is currently undergoing a standard curing process, which will take 28 days before it is reopened to traffic.
“At the moment, we are carrying out watering and monitoring as we wait for the 28-day curing period to end. After that, vehicles will be allowed to use the bridge as before,” he said.
To ensure continuity of transport during this period, TANROADS has established a diversion route fitted with a temporary bridge to allow vehicles and pedestrians to pass safely.
Residents of Mirerani have welcomed the development, describing it as a major relief after a long period of inconvenience. Raphael Ombade, a resident of the area, said the completion of the bridge has renewed hope among the community.
“The temporary diversion and bridge will help people and vehicles to continue passing as we wait for the main bridge to fully dry,” he said.
Another resident, John Sarakikiya, commended the government and TANROADS for completing the project, noting the importance of the road for daily travel and economic activities, particularly for those commuting to Arusha.
“We appreciate the government’s intervention. The previous contractor delayed the project, but TANROADS stepped in and ensured the bridge was completed,” he said.
He added that the completion of the bridge during the rainy season is timely and will significantly improve safety and ease of movement once it is officially reopened for use.
