BY SYLVANA TEKUMAHA
The Noro roads improvement project in Western province implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has reached 94 percent physical completion and is on track to deliver safe, more reliable and climate-resilient roads by the end of January.
Remaining work includes monitoring of punch-list defect rectification systematic tracking of documentation.
Road works carried over the previous month were completed in December, including the N15 Ferguson Road double bituminous surface treatment and associated drainage construction, a statement by SIRAP2 on Monday said.
Installation of steel beam guardrails along Noro Highway, Customs Road, Ports Exit, Mobil Road and Kitano Road is progressing.
Road signage installation is also progressing along the Noro Highway, including foundation footings, signpost erection, mounting of sign panels, alignment and levelling checks, and final bolting and finishing, the SIRAP2 statement said.
Supervising engineers ensured that works are carried out in accordance with approved designs and specifications and traffic management measures remain in place to ensure safety for workers and road users.
MID Permanent Secretary, Allan Lilia said the project is entering its final stage, demonstrating a vital milestone for Western Province.
“The Noro Roads Improvement work is entering its final stage, marking a key milestone for transport connectivity and road safety in Western Province. We are pleased with the steady progress and the strong emphasis on quality, safety, and safeguards throughout implementation. Once completed, these roads will greatly improve access for communities, businesses, and essential services in and around Noro,” he said.
This project was funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development.
SIRAP2 continues to support infrastructure developments nationwide, including the construction of four new bridges in Malaita, upgrades to Honiara and Munda airports, improvements to Santa Cruz and Suavanao airfields.
The project also includes investments in air navigation systems in Makira-Ulawa and Temotu provinces, maintenance of regional airports and rehabilitation of 21 kilometres of East Road between Baratolo and Atori, sealing of 12 kilometres of North Road between Auki Gwaunaru’u Airfield Junction and Kwaisuliniu Road Junction in Malaita Province.
Photo: SIRAP2
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