Infrastructure
CRBC Hailed for Speeding Up Kigali Road Project
The project is expected to enhance the road traffic capacity in the urban areas of Kigali.
China Road and Bridge Cooperation has been hailed for the progress it has made on an urban road upgrading project in Rwanda’s capital Kigali, which is expected to improve the traffic situation in the city and the country.
The 54 km road upgrading project, financed by the China Export-Import Bank in the form of a preferential loan, is expected to enhance the road traffic capacity in the urban areas of Kigali and facilitate residents to travel while promoting the growth of the local economy.
Mayor of Kigali Nyamulinda Pascal recently told Xinhua after visiting the site that he was “happy” that the Chinese firm was doing a great job and that the progress of the project was commendable.
The project involves the expansion and upgrading to dual carriage the route from the City Centre roundabout through Muhima, Nyabugogo to Gatsata; the road from Rwandex-Sonatubes-Prince House in Remera; and overlaying and replacing streetlights along Kanogo-Rwandex road.
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It also features the rehabilitation of Kimihurura road network, including Primature, Rwandex-Gishushu, and Rwandex-Mu myembe dual carriageways.
Tarmacking works will also include Nyamirambo-Rebero-Kicukiro, Nyamirambo-Cyumbati-Gikondo, Kagugu-Batsinda-Nyacyonga, the city centre-Yamaha, and the Kimisange-Cyumbati.
Work will end in 2019.
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