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title: ESIA – Proposed Rehabilitation Of 214 Km Mutanda To Mwinilunga Road North Western Province, Republic Of Zambia
description: "The rehabilitation project involves: full pavement reconstruction including sub-base and base course replacement, wearing course application (Double Bituminous Surface Treatment — DBST), and shoulder construction; rehabilitation and replacement of drainage infrastructure including an estimated 400 to 600 culvert structures, rehabilitation…"
url: "https://www.zema.org.zm/docs/esia-proposed-rehabilitation-of-214-km-mutanda-to-mwinilunga-road-north-western-province-republic-of-zambia/"
updated: "2026-09-19"
category: Environmental Impact Statements
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# ESIA – Proposed Rehabilitation Of 214 Km Mutanda To Mwinilunga Road North Western Province, Republic Of Zambia

The rehabilitation project involves: full pavement reconstruction including sub-base and base course
replacement, wearing course application (Double Bituminous Surface Treatment — DBST), and
shoulder construction; rehabilitation and replacement of drainage infrastructure including an
estimated 400 to 600 culvert structures, rehabilitation of all roadside drainage channels, and bridge
rehabilitation or replacement at structurally deficient crossings; earthworks and road geometry
corrections; borrow pit operations (estimated 50-70 sites along the corridor); contractor camp
establishment and operation; and installation of roadside furniture and road safety features. The
construction period is estimated at 18 to 24 months, with a peak workforce of approximately 300 to
500 workers. A minimum 30% local labour target has been established

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