Bhutan: Road Network
The project improved transport efficiency of Bhutan's trunk road network and expanded accessibility in rural areas, contributing both to expansion of economic opportunities and poverty reduction. It made provisions for the efficient and safe movement of freight and people over the national highway network, bringing better access to social services, markets, and other economic opportunities to rural populations.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
19 Oct 2005 Loan Bhutan Transport/Road Closed $34.10 million | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
120 km of national highway section between Trongsa and Gelephu improved and 16 km of bypass constructed Four feeder roads, totaling 102 km constructed for communities to be accessible to motorized transport Road asset information systems enhanced Road safety audit manuals and tools developed to enhance road safety capacity |
| FINANCING |
$27.3 million (Asian Development Bank) $6.8 million (Government of Bhutan) |
