President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed satisfaction with the progress being made on the Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway Project, describing it as proof that Zambia can deliver major infrastructure while ensuring value for money.
During a tour of several sections of the project, the President visited key points along the corridor, including 6 Miles, 15 Miles, Landless Corner, Liteta, Chibombo and John Chinena. He also met workers and project stakeholders to assess the ongoing works.
Speaking at the Katuba Toll Plaza, President Hichilema thanked the workers for their commitment to delivering one of Zambia's most significant transport infrastructure projects.
"We thank all of you who are working on this road. You are doing a great job. On behalf of the people of Zambia, we appreciate your commitment and hard work," he said.
While at Landless Corner, the President announced that the Mumbwa–Landless Corner Road will also be upgraded to bituminous standard, a move expected to improve connectivity for communities using the route.
The Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway is being constructed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) through a concession agreement signed in February 2023 between the Government of Zambia and MOIC-LN Consortium Limited.
The project includes upgrading the 327-kilometre Lusaka–Ndola Road into a modern dual carriageway and rehabilitating the 45-kilometre Masangano–Fisenge–Luanshya Road, with a total investment of about US$650 million.
According to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Professor Albert Malama, overall construction has now reached approximately 84 percent.
He said major milestones have already been achieved, including the substantial completion of the Landless Corner–Kabwe Bypass and the full completion of the Luanshya–Masangano–Fisenge Road, where toll operations began in April 2025.
President Hichilema also highlighted that the project is being financed through a Public-Private Partnership, saying no money from the national Treasury is being used to build the road.
"This landmark road is being delivered through a Public-Private Partnership. Not a single kwacha from the Treasury is going into it. That is money left free for schools, clinics and medicines, while the road still gets built," the President said.
Once completed, the Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway is expected to improve road safety, reduce travel times, boost trade and investment, strengthen regional connectivity and reinforce Zambia's position as a key transport and logistics hub in Southern Africa.