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Works contract awarded for K2.56-billion Lilongwe Road Project
October 13, 2025 / Modester Mwalija
Lilongwe City road upgrade underway
Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has awarded a K2.56-billion contract for the completion of a 1.4-kilometre tarmac road stretching from Mtsinje Ground to ZBS in Area 24 to FNC Engineering Company
The project, which stalled for some time, has resumed with funding from Malawi Government and is viewed as a critical milestone in the council’s mission to enhance infrastructure and improve the quality of life for Lilongwe City residents.
LCC Director of Engineering Julius Tsogolan said the initiative reflects the council’s broader strategy of developing a well-planned, clean, and safe city with reliable infrastructure and services.
He said the construction project will empower locals through employment opportunities.
“By hiring community members, we are making sure the project goes beyond a new road surface. It creates economic opportunities for residents and reinforces our goal of inclusive development,” Tsogolan said.
FNC Engineering MD Fishan Chikofya assured both the council and the Area 24 community of the project’s durability, citing the company’s proven record in road construction. He said the new road will improve mobility in the area, reduce travel time and promote local commerce.
“The road will not only enhance connectivity but also create a ripple effect of economic growth by linking people to services, businesses and opportunities,” Chikofya said.
Road upgrades are essential in reducing congestion, facilitating trade and laying the foundation for a modern and prosperous city.
The capital city has of late seen a number of road expansion projects, and the notable ones include the expansion of the Saulos Chilima Highway from Old Town to City Centre, Mzimba Street from Kamuzu Centre Hospital Roundabout to Crossroads RoadaAbout and the road from Area 18 Interchange to Kanengo Industrial area which are now a six lane roads.
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