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{{Short description|Road in Zimbabwe}}
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'''A11 Highway''' is a national road in [[Zimbabwe]], running from [[Harare]] to [[Bindura]] through to [[Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe|Mount Darwin]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Google Maps|url=http://maps.googleapis.com/maps/enwiki/api/staticmap?center=-18.281897,30.531036&zoom=8&markers=-18.281897,30.531036,red&maptype=terrain&size=550x450|title=Static Map Center -18.281897,30.531036|access-date=22 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414223946/http://maps.googleapis.com/maps/enwiki/api/staticmap?center=-18.281897,30.531036&zoom=8&markers=-18.281897,30.531036,red&maptype=terrain&size=550x450|archive-date=14 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|website=Google Maps|url=http://maps.googleapis.com/maps/enwiki/api/staticmap?center=-17.826817,31.03774&zoom=8&markers=-17.826817,31.03774,red&maptype=terrain&size=550x450|title=Static Map Center -17.826817,31.03774|access-date=22 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407093148/http://maps.googleapis.com/maps/enwiki/api/staticmap?center=-17.826817,31.03774&zoom=8&markers=-17.826817,31.03774,red&maptype=terrain&size=550x450|archive-date=7 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is also known as the '''P1 Road''', Zimbabwe primary road number 1.


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[[A11 Road (Zimbabwe)|A11 Highway]] is a national road in [[Zimbabwe]] running from [[Harare]] to [[Bindura]] through to [[Mount Darwin]]. <ref>Google Maps[http://maps.googleapis.com/maps/enwiki/api/staticmap?center=-18.281897,30.531036&zoom=8&markers=-18.281897,30.531036,red&maptype=terrain&size=550x450|Static Map Center -18.281897,30.531036]maps.googleapis.com|Maps|Retrieved 22 April 2016</ref><ref>Google Maps[http://maps.googleapis.com/maps/enwiki/api/staticmap?center=-17.826817,31.03774&zoom=8&markers=-17.826817,31.03774,red&maptype=terrain&size=550x450|Static Map Center -17.826817,31.03774]maps.googleapis.com|Maps|Retrieved 22 April 2016</ref> It is also the [[P1 Road (Zimbabwe)|P1 Road]], Zimbabwe primary road number 1.


[[File:A11 Highway.jpg|thumb|A11 Highway (Harare-Mt Darwin Highway)]]
[[File:A11 Highway.jpg|thumb|A11 Highway (Harare-Mt Darwin Highway)]]


[[File:Zimbabwe A Roads.jpg|thumb|Zimbabwe "A" classified roads as of 1975]]
[[File:Zimbabwe A Roads.jpg|thumb|Zimbabwe "A" classified roads as of 1975]]


[[File:Zimbabwe Primary Roads and Road Corridors.jpg|thumb|Zimbabwe Primary Roads]]
[[File:Zimbabwe Primary Roads and Road Corridors.jpg|thumb|Zimbabwe primary roads]]


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==Background==


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The A11 Highway, popularly known as Mazowe Road by Harare North populace, starts at Sam Nujoma Street (2nd St. Extension) from the [[Harare]] city centre to the intersection with Lomagundi Road which is the [[A1 Road (Zimbabwe)|A1 Highway]] to [[Chinhoyi]]. After the intersection Mazowe Road continues north through the Northern Subarban Settlements up to Harare Drive where the A11 Highway proper begins. {{coord|17.75176|S|31.028421|E|region:ZW_type:landmark|name=A11 Highway-intersection-Harare Drive|format=dms}}
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==Background==


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The highway virtually ends in [[Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe|Mount Darwin]]. However, the route from [[Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe|Mount Darwin]] extends to [[Mukumbura]] 917.2&nbsp;km (1 hour 19 minute drive) north of [[Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe|Mount Darwin]] as a combination of [[P1 Road (Zimbabwe)|P1]] and, [[P2 Road (Zimbabwe)|P2]] highways.
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The [[A11 Road (Zimbabwe)|A11 Highway]] popularly known as Mazowe Road by Harare North populace starts as Sam Nujoma Street (2nd St. Extension) from the [[Harare]] city centre to the intersection with Lomagundi Road which is the [[A1 Road (Zimbabwe)|A1 Highway]] to [[Chinhoyi]]. After the intersection Mazowe Road continues north through the Northern Subarban Settlements upto Harare Drive where the [[A11 Road (Zimbabwe)|A11 Highway]] proper begins. {{coord|17.75176|S|31.028421|E|region:ZW_type;landmark|name=A11 Highway-intersection-Harare Drive|fomat=dms}}


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From [[Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe|Mount Darwin]] to [[Mukumbura]] the last 50&nbsp;km after
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The highway virtually ends in [[Mount Darwin]], however the route From [[Mount Darwin]] extends to [[Mukumbura]] 97.8 km (1 hour 19 minute drive) north of [[Mount Darwin]] as a combination of [[P1 Road (Zimbabwe)|P1]] and, [[P2 Road (Zimbabwe)|P2]] highways.
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[[Dotito]] is a dirty road and quite tiring.


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[[Mukumbura]] is a minor border post between [[Zimbabwe]] and [[Mozambique]]. The Mozambican side is called Mecumbira or Massala. The border posts on each side are separated by the Rio Mikumbura River.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tracks4africa.co.za/listings/item/w147743/mukumbura-border-control-zimmoz-06h00-18h00/ |title=Padkos - Mukumbura Border Control (ZIM/MOZ) 06h00-18h00 |website=Tracks4Africa |access-date= 22 April 2016}}</ref>
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From [[Mount Darwin]] to [[Mukumbura]] the last 50 km after
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[[Dotito]] is dirty road and quite trying.


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The highway passes by the magnificent Mazowe Dam. The dam is on the right of the highway and is a marvellous sight. {{coord|17.528883|S|30.98982|E|region:ZW_type:landmark|name=A11 Highway_Mazowe Dam|format=dms}} This is in the [[Mazowe]] area which is famous for citrus production.
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[[Mukumbura]] is a minor border post between [[Zimbabwe]] and [[Mozambique]] The Mozambican side is called Mecumbira. The border posts on each side are separated by the Rio Mikumbura River. <ref>Padkos[ https://tracks4africa.co.za/listings/item/w147743/mukumbura-border-control-zimmoz-06h00-18h00/ Tracks4Africa Padkos - Mukumbura Border Control (ZIM/MOZ) 06h00-18h00 ] / Tracks4Africa | Padkos - Mukumbura Border Control|Retrieved 22 April 2016</ref>


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==Junctions==
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The highway passes by the magnificent Mazowe Dam. The dam is on the right of the highway and is a marvellous sight. {{coord|17.528883|S|30.98982|E|region:ZW_type;landmark|name=A11 Highway_Mazowe Dam|fomat=dms}} This is in the [[Mazowe]] area famous for citrus production.
{{RJL|date=November 2021}}


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* [[A12 Road (Zimbabwe)|A12 Highway]]. {{coord|17.499406|S|30.9763|E|region:ZW_type:landmark|name=A11@A12 junction_|format=dms}}
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* Glendale. {{coord|17.367418|S|31.073914|E|region:ZW_type:landmark|name=A11 Highway_Glendale Turn-off|format=dms}}
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* Bindura Turn-off. Here the Mount Darwin Highway turns left leaving the original course entering [[Bindura]] town center. From [[Bindura]] this road runs Shamva Road to [[Shamva]] about 27&nbsp;km east where it intersects with the [[A13 Road (Zimbabwe)|A13 Highway]].
{{coord|17.304028|S|31.327429|E|region:ZW_type:landmark|name=A11 Highway_Bindura Turn-off|format=dms}}


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==Tollgates==


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A11 is tolled at Toll Plaza number: 33 at Mfurudzi the between 112–112.24&nbsp;km from [[Bindura]].<ref>{{cite web |date=7 December 2011 |url=http://www.bigsky.co.zw/blog/2015/december/08/10-new-tollgates |title=10 New Toll gates |website=Bigsky.co.zw |access-date=22 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427071447/http://www.bigsky.co.zw/blog/2015/december/08/10-new-tollgates |archive-date=27 April 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Eng. Moses Julius Juma|date=23 February 2015|url=http://armfa.net/phocadownload/UPDATED_Armfa_Feb_2015_-_ZINARA_C.E.O_Presentation2.pdf|page=52|title=Map showing future tolling points to be put up by end of year 2015|website=armfa.net|access-date=22 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420072114/http://armfa.net/phocadownload/UPDATED_Armfa_Feb_2015_-_ZINARA_C.E.O_Presentation2.pdf|archive-date=20 April 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


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==See also==


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* [[ZINARA]]
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==Junctions==
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* [[Transport in Zimbabwe]]

* [[A12 Road (Zimbabwe)|A12 Highway]]. {{coord|17.499406|S|30.9763|E|region:ZW_type;landmark|name=A11@A12 junction_|fomat=dms}}
* [[A12 Road (Zimbabwe)|A12 Highway]]
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* [[A13 road (Zimbabwe)|A13 Highway]]


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* Glendale. {{coord|17.367418|S|31.073914|E|region:ZW_type;landmark|name=A11 Highway_Glendale Turn-off|fomat=dms}}

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* Bindura Turn-off. Here the [[A11 Road (Zimbabwe)|Mount Darwin Highway]] turns left leaving the original course entering [[Bindura]] town center.
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{{coord|17.304028|S|31.327429|E|region:ZW_type;landmark|name=A11 Highway_Bindura Turn-off|fomat=dms}}


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==Tollgates==

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[[A11 Road (Zimbabwe)|A11]] is tolled at Toll Plaza number: 33 at Mfurudzi the between 112–112.24 km from [[Bindura]].<ref>[Big SK. 7 December 2011[http://www.bigsky.co.zw/blog/2015/december/08/10-new-tollgates | 10 New Toll gates ] Bigsky.co.zw|Blog|Retrieved 22 April 2016</ref><ref>Eng. Moses Julius Juma. 23 February 2015 [ http://armfa.net/phocadownload/UPDATED_Armfa_Feb_2015_-_ZINARA_C.E.O_Presentation2.pdf | UPDATED_Armfa_Feb_2015 | Page 52. Map showing future tolling points to be put up by end of year 2015 ] armfa.net|
Retrieved 22 April 2016</ref>

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==see also==

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• [[ZINARA]]

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• [[Transport in Zimbabwe]]

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• [[A12 Road (Zimbabwe|A12 Highway]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Roads in Zimbabwe]]
[[Category:Roads in Zimbabwe]]

Latest revision as of 09:43, 21 March 2024

A11 road
Location
CountryZimbabwe
Highway system

A11 Highway is a national road in Zimbabwe, running from Harare to Bindura through to Mount Darwin.[1][2] It is also known as the P1 Road, Zimbabwe primary road number 1.

A11 Highway (Harare-Mt Darwin Highway)
Zimbabwe "A" classified roads as of 1975
Zimbabwe primary roads

Background

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The A11 Highway, popularly known as Mazowe Road by Harare North populace, starts at Sam Nujoma Street (2nd St. Extension) from the Harare city centre to the intersection with Lomagundi Road which is the A1 Highway to Chinhoyi. After the intersection Mazowe Road continues north through the Northern Subarban Settlements up to Harare Drive where the A11 Highway proper begins. 17°45′06″S 31°01′42″E / 17.75176°S 31.028421°E / -17.75176; 31.028421 (A11 Highway-intersection-Harare Drive)

The highway virtually ends in Mount Darwin. However, the route from Mount Darwin extends to Mukumbura 917.2 km (1 hour 19 minute drive) north of Mount Darwin as a combination of P1 and, P2 highways.

From Mount Darwin to Mukumbura the last 50 km after Dotito is a dirty road and quite tiring.

Mukumbura is a minor border post between Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The Mozambican side is called Mecumbira or Massala. The border posts on each side are separated by the Rio Mikumbura River.[3]

The highway passes by the magnificent Mazowe Dam. The dam is on the right of the highway and is a marvellous sight. 17°31′44″S 30°59′23″E / 17.528883°S 30.98982°E / -17.528883; 30.98982 (A11 Highway_Mazowe Dam) This is in the Mazowe area which is famous for citrus production.

Junctions

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17°18′15″S 31°19′39″E / 17.304028°S 31.327429°E / -17.304028; 31.327429 (A11 Highway_Bindura Turn-off)

Tollgates

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A11 is tolled at Toll Plaza number: 33 at Mfurudzi the between 112–112.24 km from Bindura.[4][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Static Map Center -18.281897,30.531036". Google Maps. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Static Map Center -17.826817,31.03774". Google Maps. Archived from the original on 7 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Padkos - Mukumbura Border Control (ZIM/MOZ) 06h00-18h00". Tracks4Africa. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  4. ^ "10 New Toll gates". Bigsky.co.zw. 7 December 2011. Archived from the original on 27 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  5. ^ Eng. Moses Julius Juma (23 February 2015). "Map showing future tolling points to be put up by end of year 2015" (PDF). armfa.net. p. 52. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
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