Resilient and Strategic Transport Operational Enhancement Project in Malawi

About this project

The Resilient and Strategic Transport Operational Enhancement Project for Malawi has the development objective to provide safe and climate-resilient transport connectivity in the Lower Shire. Component 1: Resilient and Safe Transport Infrastructure Improvement will rehabilitate the Thabwa–Chikwawa–Bangula stretch of M1 and implement a phased upgrade of the Thabwa–Chitseko–Seven stretch of S152, improve selected markets along M1, implement systematic road safety interventions, and prepare feasibility studies for two strategic feeder roads. Sub-component 1.1 will rehabilitate approximately 90 kilometers of M1, including pavement strengthening for a 20-year design life, elevation of low sections, reconstruction of four bridges to withstand a 100-year flood return period with appropriate catchment debris management, replacement and reinforcement of undersized culverts to a 50-year return period, and stabilization of riverbanks, supported by climate-resilient design and supervision services and resettlement actions. Sub-component 1.2 will phase the upgrade of roughly 60 kilometers of S152 by reconstructing one main bridge to a 100-year flood return period, replacing and reinforcing culverts to a 50-year return period, stabilizing riverbanks, and financing climate-resilient design and supervision services and resettlement actions. Sub-component 1.3 will develop safer, climate-resilient and gender-sensitive market facilities along M1, including energy-efficient lighting, climate-re…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Malawi

Sectors

Multi-hazard response preparednessFeeder road maintenanceFeeder road construction

Places

Lilongwe

Funded by

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Development Association

Implemented by

Roads Authority

Accountable

The Republic of Malawi

Passes funds through

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P500625.

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