ARMENIA’S ROAD INFRASTRUCTURES TO BE COMPLETELY REHABILITATED BY 2012

ARKA News Agency
Jan 10 2008
Armenia

YEREVAN, January 10. /ARKA/. The road infrastructures of Armenia
are to be completely rehabilitated by 2012, Armenia’s Minister of
Transport and Communication Andranik Manukian said at the government
briefing in presenting the list of motor roads of general use. Road
marking, safety fences and traffic sings are to be brought in line
with international standards, he said.

Manukian pointed out that currently contractors are not responsible
for the road marking, whereas after the government decree they will
be held responsible for the quality of the work done.

The Minister said that Armenian roads should be equipped in line with
advanced international standards and give comfort to drivers.

Manukian reported that the new road marking will be made with
reflecting paints to lighten the traffic under the conditions of
bad visibility.

Developed roads are important for sustainable economic development
as they reduce the transportation costs, the Minister said.

Under the state budget of Armenia for 2008 5.6bln Drams is to be
appropriated for road building. ($1=307.15Drams).
From: Baghdasarian