M5 Road Kaphatenga-Benga have taken off
First phase of rehabilitation works on M5 road from Kaphatenga in Salima to Benga in Nkhotakota have taken off with contractor, China Railway 20, saying he is focusing on bridges before embarking on the actual road.
During a tour to the site we found construction of the two major bridges, Lifyozi and Navikoko on the 60 kilometer stretch on course, with diversions created.
DC for Salima James Mwenda who represented Nkhotakota and Salima district councils said they hope the road construction project will meet its 2 year target.
The M5 lake shore road, from Ntcheu to Nkhata-Bay, which had turned into a death trap to motorists, will be rehabilitated in 4 phases.
