ZRP Respond To Traffic Congestion Blame By Council

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has responded to the blame by the Harare City Council that the police roadblocks are the main cause for congestion in Harare.

Posting on twitter, Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyati said ZRP is jointly extending Police and Municipal Security at 45 intersections.

”Following the setting up of a Cabinet Technical Committee to decongest the City of Harare’s roads, the Zimbabwe Republic Police is jointly deploying police and Municipal Security at 45 intersections.” The statement reads.

Ass Comm Nyati said they have taken note of the statement issued by the City Council.

”Zimbabwe Republic Police has taken note of a statement attributed to the City of Harare on the causes of congestion in the City.” Nyati said.

Ass Comm Nyati reported that there are a number of factors which are contributing to the congestion.

”However, the Zimbabwe Republic Police states that there are a number of factors which are contributing to the congestion currently being experienced in Harare,

”These include the volume of traffic, poor road infrastructure, non functional traffic lights, pot holes which have remained for a long time without being attended to, trench repairs, numerous vehicles broken down on the roads and in the process hinder the smooth flow of traffic.” The statement reads.

He added that, some lorries are openly frequenting the Central Business District in clear violation of the City Bye- laws.

Furthermore, he blamed the vehicle owners for traffic c0ngestion.

”On the other hand vehicle owners are also taking long to remove  broken down cars from the roads with some parked on the centre of the road,

”In most cases police have had to move in and force the vehicle owners to remove broken cars.” He said.