Dar es Salaam. The government has formally declared its intention to execute a portfolio of strategic national road infrastructure projects through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, a move designed to accelerate socio-economic development and alleviate fiscal constraints on the state exchequer.
The minister for Works, Abdallah Ulega, made the announcement while contributing to the national budget debate for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.
He confirmed that the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) has already published investment opportunities for several high-priority corridors and has extended an open invitation to both domestic and international investors to participate in their delivery.
“The strategic roads that have been advertised for execution will be developed under the PPP framework. This decisive step will facilitate the expeditious and efficient progression of our national development agenda,” stated Mr Ulega.
The comprehensive list of projects earmarked for private-sector collaboration includes the expansion and upgrading of the Morogoro–Dodoma road, spanning 260 kilometres; the Handeni–Kiberashi–Chemba–Kwamtoro–Singida road, covering 384 kilometres; and the expansion of the Chalinze–Segera–Tanga road, a 246-kilometre artery crucial for connectivity in the coastal and northern zones.
Further projects encompass the complex Kitonga Slope section, measuring 27 kilometres; the Dar es Salaam–Kibaha Expressway, a 42-kilometre high-speed corridor; and a 10-kilometre central expressway linking the heart of Dar es Salaam city directly to the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA).
Industry analysts have noted that the adoption of the PPP model for these capital-intensive undertakings signals a strategic shift in public finance management, enabling the government to leverage private sector efficiency, technical expertise, and financing while retaining public ownership of critical national assets.
The initiative underscores the government’s firm commitment to deepening collaboration with the private sector as a catalyst for modernising transport infrastructure, enhancing logistical efficiency, and fostering a more competitive investment climate, all of which are anticipated to yield substantial dividends for the national economy.
