Roads infrastructure key to economic growth

Friday, February 10, 2017

Government says it needs about P3.8 billion to maintain roads

The public road network is often likened to veins of a country in which the economy pulses. This is because of the pivotal role it plays in supporting economic growth. Given the economic benefits of the roads, it is believed that for a healthy economy, it is of utmost importance to keep these veins healthy.

However, this seems to be an almost impossible undertaking for the Roads Department which is faced with an increase in the maintenance backlog, as current levels of expenditure are not sufficient to address the needs of the road network.

Although authorities recognise the importance of a functional, integrated road network, funding is often a problem.

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