UK to provide 210 rural bridges

Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd., signed a contract with the Economic Development Ministry on September 8 to provide up to 210 bridges in rural locations including the North and East. The project, worth US$ 56 million, will be backed by the UK government's Export Credit Guarantee Department (ECGD).

The project's aims are to improve rural roads network and to link rural communities with mainstream economic development.

The bridges will help increase mobility for the rural population and enable them to enhance their standard of living.

The locations of the bridges will be prioritised and selected by ministry officials on the basis of need, and following consultation with rural community representatives.