The M7 road is a road in

Malawi Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Malawi spans over and ...

that stretches 83 kilometers through the heart of the country. The route traverses a north–south trajectory, connecting the region north of the capital city

Lilongwe Lilongwe (, ,) is the capital and largest city of Malawi. It has a population of 989,318 as of the 2018 Census, up from a population of 674,448 in 2008. In 2020, that figure was 1,122,000. The city is located in the central region of Malawi, i ...

to the town of Mbobo, providing a link between central Malawi's major population centers and economic hubs.

History

The M7 road has undergone significant transformations over the years. Initially, it was a dirt track, albeit a well-maintained one. A major upgrade took place between 2009 and 2011, when the southernmost 12-kilometer stretch was paved, reaching Dowa. Further enhancements followed in 2019, with a short section in Mbobo being asphalted. Most recently, in 2021, plans were unveiled to pave the entire remaining length of the M7, promising a smoother and more efficient journey for travelers along this critical route.

Route

The M7 branches off from the M1 approximately 20 kilometers north of Lilongwe, embarking on a diverse journey. Initially, the road is paved, stretching up to Dowa, but it then transitions into a rugged dirt path that winds its way through the highlands, reaching elevations of 1,200 to 1,400 meters above sea level. The route passes through rural villages, offering a glimpse into traditional life. As the M7 approaches its northern terminus at Mbobo, the final few kilometers are once again paved, reconnecting with the M18 and providing a smoother conclusion to the journey.

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History

Route

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