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Reconstruction of the 100km Nata-Gweta section of the A3 highway is progressing well, marking a significant milestone in Botswana’s efforts to modernize transport infrastructure and enhance regional connectivity within the SADC region. Led by the HSNV Group, the project will improve access, support local communities, and stimulate cross-border trade.

The Nata-Gweta road project is one of the Development Manager (DM) projects that have been allowed to progress during the review of the DM model.
HSNV Group, a 100% citizen-owned and run entity, has shared, “The bypass is under construction; the old Nata-Gweta road, which passes through villages like Zoroga, is being rehabilitated and sealed to be used for traffic accommodation during A3 Nata-Gweta reconstruction.”

The company reports that establishment of this bypass will ensure the local communities continue to enjoy access to essential services and maintain connectivity during reconstruction of the main highway.
Local subcontractor Burma Enterprises has been engaged to undertake the work of constructing a bypass road.
To date, the project has employed 66 people from the villages along the project corridor.

The re-construction of Nata-Gweta road being implemented by HSNV Group.
During the groundbreaking ceremony in 2024, it was noted that the government will spend P260 million to rebuild the A3 and A33 roads in the 2023-2024 budget and another P320 million in the 2024-2025 financial year. Recently, Assistant Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Keoagile Atamelang toured the Nata-Gweta as well as the Motopi-Makalamedi road projects in an effort to assess the condition of Botswana roads with the view to inform prioritization of project implementation.

“The bypass is under construction; the old Nata-Gweta road, which passes through villages like Zoroga, is being rehabilitated and sealed to be used for traffic accommodation during A3 Nata-Gweta reconstruction.” -.

Article & Media- Source: The Projects Magazine / Mmegi