Ethiopia - Integrated Transport Program - Phase I (Jimma-Chida and Sodo-Sawla Road Upgrading Project)

The Ethiopia Integrated Transport Program Phase I (Jimma – Chida & Sodo-Sawla Road Upgrading Project) consist the upgrading of the existing 240 km road sections to all weather high standard asphalt concrete surfaced road with a 7m wide carriageway and 1.5m x 2 sealed shoulders. The road will connect the towns of Jimma and Sodo directly and further connect Sawla to the main trunk road network, linking the local populations to Addis Ababa city and the rest of the country. The project includes skills development and capacity building in transport sectoral issues and climate change, and support in women entrepreneurial capacity. In addition, the project will implement fully the environmental and social management plan including improvements in emergency response facilities at Sawla hospital. The expected outcomes include improved road network, increased travel speeds and savings in time and vehicle operating costs. Other outcomes include increased skills, knowledge and capacity in transport issues, and improved response to road safety emergencies. The project will cost UA 191.34 m. Each lot of road works will be constructed in 4 years.