Dar AFCON roads past halfway mark

DAR ES SALAAM: ROAD infrastructure projects linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Dar es Salaam have reached the 50 per cent completion mark, keeping Tanzania firmly on track to meet strict continental hosting standards.

The Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) have expressed immense confidence that the vital works will be wrapped up well ahead of schedule.

Speaking on Monday during a comprehensive inspection tour of key road networks across Kigamboni, Taifa, Leaders, and Mbweni, TARURA Board Chairman, Florian Kabaka, praised the accelerated pace of construction.

“We are largely satisfied with the progress,” Kabaka stated. “It has given us great hope because everything required is now on-site, including technical staff, heavy machinery and materials.”

To ensure the co-hosting preparations alongside Kenya and Uganda remain seamless, contractors have shifted to a 24-hour work cycle.Teams are working in intensive day and night shifts.