The Ituni road network in Region Ten is expected to be transformed into rigid concrete pavement, benefitting thousands of commuters, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill revealed. Edghill said that the project will be executed under the ministry’s miscellaneous roads programme and small contractors will complete the works.
In a Department of Public Information (DPI) press release, the minister said the roads to be upgraded include Magellan Avenue Road at an estimated cost of $100 million. This thoroughfare will be divided into lots with about four contractors to execute the work. Sports Club Road spanning another 380 metres at a cost of about $66 million will require another four contractors. The continuation of internal roads in Ituni is expected to cost an added $33 million and will be divided into lots, allowing two contractors to execute works. Similarly, DPI said that the continuation of Black Bush Road, spanning some 160 metres at an expected cost of $30 million will also require at least two contractors to execute the works. Back Street Oval Road and Primary School Road will be upgraded from laterite to rigid pavement concrete with both projects expected to cost $80 million. This transformative project, DPI said, aligns with the government’s nationwide infrastructure development strategy to improve accessibility, enhance commuter safety, and foster economic growth.