14-Day Deadline for Asphalt Laying on Key Road Near Muhimbili National Hospital
Latest Tanzania construction news · 14-Day Deadline for Asphalt Laying on Key Road Near Muh… explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained
TLDR
- Ilala District Commissioner Edward Mpogolo has instructed China Wu Yi Construction to complete asphalt laying on a key road near Muhimbili National Hospital within 14 days.
- Mpogolo emphasized the importance of the road for citizens, patients, and hospital service users, stating that delays are unacceptable as funds have already been allocated for the project.
- The DMDP II Package IV project, valued at 26.06 billion TZS, involves the construction of 16 roads totaling 7.38 kilometers.
- The project began on May 15, 2025, and was initially set to be completed by August 14, 2026, but the deadline has been extended to December 16, 2026.
- Currently, the project is approximately 55% complete, with the government having disbursed over 5 billion TZS.