IMPROVED RURAL CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS RECORD 70% PHYSICAL PROGRESS ON SELECTED GRAVEL ROADS IN COPPERBELT PROVINCE
NEWS5 November 2026

IMPROVED RURAL CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS RECORD 70% PHYSICAL PROGRESS ON SELECTED GRAVEL ROADS IN COPPERBELT PROVINCE

IMPROVED RURAL CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS RECORD 70% PHYSICAL PROGRESS ON SELECTED GRAVEL ROADS IN COPPERBELT PROVINCE

The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Road Development Agency (RDA), with funding from the World Bank, is implementing the Improved Rural Connectivity Projects on selected gravel roads in Copperbelt Province. The project covers a total road network of 112.2 kilometres (km) across two districts: Chingola District, covering 33.6 km, and Lufwanyama District, covering 78.6 km.

The scope of works includes the design, rehabilitation and improvement of the selected gravel roads, alongside the construction and provision of community infrastructure. These facilities include one (1) multipurpose storage building, one (1) two-classroom block, one (1) semi-detached teachers’ house, five (5) boreholes, two (2) market shelters and four (4) bus shelters. The project also incorporates network performance activities.

The road works are being undertaken by Zhongmei Engineering Group Limited, while TNM Engineering Consulting and Management / Andosa Consulting Engineers Limited Joint Venture (JV) is responsible for monitoring consultancy services.

Works commenced on 1st June 2026 and are scheduled for completion on 31st December 2026.

As of the latest progress update, the project has attained 70% physical progress, covering both the road rehabilitation works and the associated community infrastructure.

Upon completion, the project is expected to improve rural road connectivity, enhance access to essential social and economic services, and support improved mobility and livelihoods for communities in Chingola and Lufwanyama Districts.