HIGHWAYS III

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The main objective of the project is to assist the Highway Authority (HA) in the introduction of effective road maintenance practices. Other objectives include the implementation of vehicle loading controls, planning of future highway development and the inception of an overlay program to strengthen existing paved roads. The project would include: (i) a three year road maintenance program including the procurement of road maintenance and workshop equipment and the construction and related supervision of buildings for maintenance depots, mechanical workshops, warehouses and regional maintenance offices; (ii) construction of vehicle weight control stations and asphaltic concrete overlay with related supervision along with detailed engineering for overlays of priority sections of existing roads; (iii) preparation of a highway master plan; (iv) technical assistance to the HA to fill key on-line positions by direct recruitment of expatriates; and (v) a three year HA training program including the provision of training buildings, equipment, training staff and fellowships.