Road project to reduce traffic jam
By JACKSON MAPAPAYI
THE ruling Patriotic Front (PF) in North Western province says it is happy with the expansion of the Independence Avenue into a dual carriageway.
Works on the the 5km stretch is being undertaken by China Goe Corporation at a cost of over K5 million.
PF provincial chairperson Emmanuel Chihili told the Daily Nation in an interview that the party in the province was pleased with the expansion of the road.
“As a party in the province, we are happy with the ongoing works on the expansion of the Independence Avenue,” he said.
e said traffic in the district had increased adding that once completed, the road would help reduce traffic am. e commended government for initiating project.
He said people should appreciate what the PF government, under the leadership of President Edgar Lungu, was doing in terms of rolling out development.
He said the PF government was evenly rolling out development to all parts of the country without segregation.
“So, people should believe in the PF and its government because it means well for all Zambians,” he added.
He said people should not be misled by the opposition who he charged didn’t mean well.
“A practical example is the members of parliament, councillors and council chairmen they voted for in last year’s elections, what have they done for them from the time they voted for them? So, people should not be deceived,” he said