Sana'a: Governor of Ibb Abdulwahid Salah inspected the progress of road and urban street maintenance projects in the city governorate on Thursday.
According to Yemen News Agency, Governor Salah reviewed the implementation status of the Ba'dan Road project, which is 480 meters long and 12 meters wide, covering a total area of 5,500 square meters. The project is 25 percent complete and has a total cost of 123.5 million riyals, funded by the local authority and the Central Emergency Development Intervention Unit.
He also inspected the rehabilitation work on the median strip between 16th Street and Al-Sabil Road in the city center. This work includes planting trees and painting the curbs, funded by the Sanitation and Improvement Fund with community contributions.
The routine maintenance project for the streets of the governorate's capital, which is 95 percent complete and costing 143 million riyals, funded by the local council, was reviewed. The project includes repairing potholes and maintaining the stone paving on several vital streets in the Al-Dhaher and Al-Mashna districts, including Taiz Street and its branches, Al-Adeer Street, Al-Sabil Street, Governorate Street, and University Street, in addition to some streets in the old city.
Governor Salah emphasized the importance of redoubling efforts and continuing work to complete the projects on schedule, given their direct impact on improving services and alleviating the suffering of citizens. He stressed the necessity of adhering to the approved technical and engineering specifications during implementation.
He noted that service projects are a priority for the local authority within its plans to develop the infrastructure in the governorate's capital, pointing out that community support significantly contributes to accelerating the pace of completion and strengthening community partnerships in implementing service projects.
The Governor of Ibb considered road projects a vital artery for development in the governorate, given their pivotal role in facilitating transportation, connecting districts, and boosting economic and commercial activity. He emphasized that improving the road network contributes to reducing transportation costs and facilitating access to basic services for citizens, especially in densely populated areas.
He commended the role of the implementing and funding agencies, particularly the Central Emergency Development Intervention Unit, the Sanitation Fund, the Local Council, and community initiatives, stressing that the integration of official and community efforts is a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development in the governorate.
For his part, the Director of the Governorate's Road Projects Executive Unit, Engineer Khaled Al-Salahi, explained that the work is proceeding according to the established plans and under continuous technical supervision. He noted the engineering teams' commitment to addressing field challenges promptly to ensure quality implementation, indicating that the completion rate of maintenance projects reflects the level of commitment and dedication to improving the road network and facilitating traffic flow in the governorate's capital.