{{Tanzania government has announced plans to introduce modern weighbridges, known as \u2018multi deck and weigh in motion,\u2019 in a move to address the problem of delays by vehicles on major roads.}}<\/p>\n
The ministry of Transport revealed this in Parliament over the weekend, noting that the first such modern weighbridge would be constructed at Vigwaza area.<\/p>\n
Transport minister Gerson Lwenge said the decision was part of the government\u2019s efforts to add efficiency in reducing traffic congestion on roads.<\/p>\n
She said for a long time stakeholders and businesspeople from neighbouring countries who use the Dar es Salaam port have complained of delays.<\/p>\n
However, the country’s Road Traffic Act of 1973 and the Road Traffic Maximum Weight of Vehicles Regulations of 2001, requires all vehicles carrying cargo of 3.5 tonnes and above should pass through weighbridges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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