The Lilongwe Bridge project, which commenced on November 22, 2023, is set to be completed by November 21, 2025. The new bridge will feature a 78-meter dual carriageway with five lanes, complemented by dedicated 2-meter cycleways on both sides and 4-meter pedestrian walkways at. The government of Malawi, working hand in hand with Japan, has commissioned the newly expanded Lilongwe Bridge and its approach road — a major infrastructure upgrade that promises to ease congestion and boost trade in the heart of the capital. Yet, beneath this symbol of progress, a familiar scene has already emerged.