By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
The China-aided Auki Road Project is nearing the asphalting phase as the contractor focuses on the outlets of the drainage pathways in Auki town.
This follows the completion of culverts, concrete drainage, retaining walls, shoulder retaining walls, embankment filling and subbase courses last month.
According to a statement from the contractor, this month they will continue to complete the remaining works to the highest quality standards despite the rainy season and some delays in the local relocation works.
Currently, they are undergoing active, steady construction featuring the rehabilitation of a 3.796-kilometre main road and 16 feeder roads.
“The contractor is in the final preparation stages before the asphalt sealing begins. Once complete, Auki will boast high-quality, 50mm-thick pavement designed to serve our community for the next 10–20 years,” the statement said.
Last week, a shipment of gravel and other materials also arrived to help speed up the construction.
The arrival of these materials and machines will significantly boost the progress of the road rehabilitation project, ensuring that construction activities continue smoothly and efficiently.
In the meantime, a prime coat sample application also progressed along one of the feeder road sections at Fasitoro last week.
Completion of the Auki Road project will greatly improve road conditions within the project scope, making transportation safer and more convenient for residents, businesses, and commuters in Malaita Province.
The residents and workers have also expressed appreciation in seeing the progress of the project, with hope that it will improve the road network in the province and contribute to economic activities and development in the province.
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