Road widening project begins on Boduthakurufaanu Magu
The project has been awarded to the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) at a cost of MVR 144 million.
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The road widening and development project on the northern section of Boduthakurufaanu Magu in Malé began on Thursday.
Housing Minister Dr Abdulla Muththalib inaugurated the project at a ceremony held to mark the commencement of work.
The project has been awarded to the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) at a cost of MVR 144 million. The work has been scheduled for completion within 455 days, or approximately 15 months.
According to the project plan, the main works will include:
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Widening the road to four lanes.
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Tarring an 830-metre stretch of road between the Hulhumalé Ferry Terminal and the Local Market.
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Construction of pedestrian walkways.
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Establishment of a drainage system.
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Installation of road markings and signage.
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Sheet piling along a 737-metre section.
Authorities announced that one half of the road will remain closed for development works from Thursday until 13 October.
