Eswatini - Development of Manzini Golf Course Interchange

The Development of Manzini Golf Course Interchange Project in Eswatini involves the upgrading of the junction to a grade separated interchange at an estimated cost of USD 37.53 million (UA26.244 million) to be implemented over 38 months (2018-2022). It is a critical node on the country’s only eastwest transboundary road corridor (MR3) that connects the country with South Africa (at Ngwenya) and Mozambique (at Lomahasha). The MR3 is a designated SADC regional road used as a facilitator for regional trade and integration for the region as a whole. The road also importantly passes through the country’s capital Mbabane and the second largest city Manzini as well as the industrial town of Mustapha. It is of both national and regional importance that provides a vital connecting point for the country and regional East-West Road corridor link. The high traffic volumes comprising of urban, national and regional traffic have constrained the capacity of the intersection that is no longer able to functional safely. Urgent intervention is needed to upgrade and improve its condition and ensure that it continues to optimally operate and contribute to the urban, national and regional economy. This intervention lies at the start of the on-going expansion of Manzini-Mbadlane (MR3) project financed by the Bank and will complement and improve functionality of the MR3 thus maximising its developmental impact on the economy. The project components include: (i) infrastructure investments and technical support; (ii) Project Management; and (iii) Cross cutting measures.