The Cabinet has approved the implementation of a rural roads enhancement and upgrading programme in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.
Accordingly, it has been decided to prioritize to develop 1,500 km of roads within the northern province and 500 km of roads within the eastern province representing every divisional secretariat division, since most of the roads in the northern and eastern provinces are in dilapidated condition.
the selection of roads for upgrading will involve input from the public, community-based organizations and local government institutions. Additionally, the proposed road list will require approval from the relevant Divisional and District Coordination Committees.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation to implement the proposed rural roads enhancement / upgrading programme in northern and eastern provinces.
