As the cost of fuel has soared and with the Pedicle saving more than  on the Copperbelt-Serenje-Samfya-Mansa distance there is still the need to pave the Pedicle. Construction of the Chembe Bridge (also known as the Mwanawasa Bridge) started in 2007 and was completed in October 2008, commissioned by President Levy Mwanawasa.
As fuel expenses have increased and despite saving on the Copperbelt-Serenje-Samfya-Mansa route via Pedicle, there is still a need to pave Pedicle. The Chembe Bridge (also known as the Mwanawasa Bridge) started in 2007 and was completed by October 2008, spearheaded by President Levy Mwanawasa.