Government explores innovative construction technologies to build more resilient, sustainable and climate-ready road networks by 2031
The road to 2030 is becoming clearer as African nations accelerate investments in infrastructure development and modernisation.
In Mozambique, the National Roads Administration (ANE) has announced plans to rehabilitate and construct more than 3,500 kilometres of roads across all provinces by 2031, marking a significant step towards improving national connectivity and economic growth.
The announcement was made by Minister of Transport and Logistics, João Jorge Matlombe, during the Seminar on the Dissemination of New Technologies for Road Construction and Maintenance, held in Maputo on June 29.
Matlombe said the government is exploring innovative construction methods and materials to deliver more durable, sustainable and cost-effective roads.
“We have been testing different types of stabilisers throughout the country, while also drawing on experiences from neighbouring nations. We believe this is a solution that Mozambique must continue to evaluate, refine and consolidate,” he said.
The government aims to ensure that roads developed under its programme are of higher quality, more resilient to extreme weather conditions and economically sustainable, helping to break the recurring cycle of infrastructure damage during the rainy season.
Deputy Director-General of ANE, Miguel Coanai, noted that the initiative is particularly important given that nearly 80% of Mozambique’s road network remains unpaved.
“This reality presents us with ongoing challenges in the construction, maintenance and preservation of road infrastructure, compounded by the scarcity of suitable materials in many regions, high transportation costs and the increasingly severe impacts of climate change,” Coanai said.
He added that the adoption of innovative technologies, supported by rigorous scientific evaluation, could significantly transform Mozambique’s transport infrastructure.
“ANE is fully committed to overseeing the testing, monitoring and evaluation of the experimental sections that will be implemented. Only through continuous monitoring and robust technical evidence will we be able to assess the performance of these technologies and determine their suitability for future road projects,” he said.
The initiative reflects Mozambique’s broader ambition to build a more resilient and inclusive transport network that supports economic development while adapting to the realities of climate change.