The National Road Administration (ANE) in Tete province, central Mozambique, has announced the opening of two more tolls this year, which will be located between the sections linking Chiuta-Chifunde and Chimambe-Moatize.
According to the ANE delegate, Victor Maicolo, the proposed rates vary from 50 meticals for class 1 vehicles; 200 meticals for class 2; 500 meticals for class 3; and 1000 meticals for class 4.
He called for these proposals to be publicised and enriched, so as not to harm road users and the population of the province, stressing that the rehabilitation of damaged roads is already in its final stages.
In January, Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), in partnership with the Indian company Jindal África and the National Roads Administration, signed a memorandum of understanding with a view to rehabilitating 117 kilometres of road on the Songo-Matambo route in Tete province.
According to a statement, work was due to start in July and the initiative aims to guarantee the safety and transitability of people, goods and work equipment used in the electricity and coal mining sectors.
‘During the ceremony to sign the memorandum, the parties agreed to work together so that, by December, around 80 per cent of the work will have been carried out, with ANE and Fundo de Estradas committing to working efficiently and effectively to deliver the project within the established deadlines,’ the document revealed.
Last year, Rede Viária de Moçambique (REVIMO) announced that revenues would grow by 67.3 per cent in 2022, to 1.8 billion meticals, driven by the start-up of the new tolls.
According to the 2022 report and accounts, the volume of traffic on the roads managed by Jindal Africa rose to 17.5 million vehicles last year.
‘The increase in tolls has enabled us to reach a milestone in our growth. REVIMO has continued steadfastly on the path begun in 2019, towards consolidating its role as a strategic partner in the management and profitability of road infrastructures and related services,’ said the company.
