HIGHWAYS

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The Second National Highway Project for Ecuador will assist in financing the construction of 650 kilometers and the improvement of 1,000 kilometers of roads over a five year period. Roads and road transport in Ecuador are the main means of communication. As a result, investment in the road network is of the highest importance. It is needed to supply adequate road transportation for the various sectors of the economy, especially the agricultural sector. The project will update the road network in two stages. The first stage will entail: 1) completion of highway construction financed under a previous Bank loan; 2) implementation of a highway maintenance program; and 3) consultation of engineering services. The second stage will: 1) complete the construction, reconstruction and improvement of four paved all weather highways; 2) consult engineering services in the construction of the highways; 3) produce feasibility studies; and 4) complete the final engineering of future highways. These improvements will modernize the road network in order to promote economic development and enhance the travel system in Ecuador.