STATE AND PROVINCIAL

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The objectives of the State and Provincial Roads Project are to: (i) keep transport costs low in Turkey by ensuring adequate renewal and maintenance of the road network; (ii) reduce the backlog of road strengthening; (iii) continue the downsizing, modernization and improvement of the management of the General Directorate of Highways (KGM's) equipment fleet; (iv) strengthen and modernize the planning and design capabilities of KGM; and (v) improve the management and safety of the road system through reforms, modernization and training. The project includes: (a) strengthening of high priority sections of existing state roads; (b) improvement of selected provincial roads; (c) procurement of equipment and materials for road maintenance, research, planning, survey and design, reorganization, computerization and training; (d) improvement of road safety; (e) training for KGM's staff; and (f) consulting services.