National Roads Project

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The main objectives of the National Roads Project are to: 1) accommodate expected traffic growth by rehabilitating and constructing national roads; 2) improve the maintenance and safety of national roads; 3) promote the development of the local contracting and consulting industries; and 4) train the General Roads Directorate's (GRD) staff and develop strong cooperation between GRD's staff and activities and the University of Tirana (UT). The project will include the following components: 1) rehabilitation and construction of national roads; 2) road maintenance and safety equipment and materials; 3) supervision of road works; 4) establishment of a road data bank, a pavement management system and a bridge management system; 5) project coordinator; and 6) technical assistance and training.