XINJIANG HIGHWAY PROJECT

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The Xinjian Highway Project's main objective is to support continuing development of road infrastructure to facilitate mobility and increase the efficiency of road transport in the interest of stimulating economic activity. To achieve this objective the project proposes the construction of a 283.3 km highway between Turpan, Urumqi and Dahuangshan, as well as the construction, rehabilitation and upgrading of six roads which will interconnect and feed traffic to the proposed highway at major intersections and interchanges. In conjunction with this main objective the project also sets out to promote the development of institutional capabilities of Xinjiang highway agencies for transport planning and investment prioritization, construction and maintenance through a series of technical assistance, institutional development, and training programs, which will also focus on road safety and the increased efficiency of road transport.