Road Network Development Investment Program, Tranche 1

Summary

The first tranche under the program will improve national highway sections from Mazar-e-Sharif to Dara-i-Suf and from Bamian to Yakawlang, cross-border facilities, and primary roads. It also includes public awareness activities on HIV/AIDS and human resource development

Expected Outcome

The investment program will increase Afghanistan's road network connectivity and quality by promoting, and providing financing for the road improvement and institutions development component of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy.

Expected Outputs

• Improvement of national highway sections from Mazar-e-Sharif to Dara-i-Suf.
• Cross border facilities at Hairatan and Spin Boldak.
• Improvement of public awareness about HIV/AIDS.
• Improvement of national highway sections from Bamian to Yakawlang.
• A primary road section from Andkhoy to Qaisar improved to a standard that allows smooth passage of all types of vehicles, and equipped with facility for road tolling and axle load control.
• Primary roads equipped with facility for road tolling and axle-load control.
• Project managers, accountants, engineers, and other administrative staff within MPW have experience in implementing large investment projects.