Sana'a: Acting Prime Minister Mohammed Miftah participated in the launch of the final training course on activating the Pavement Management System (PMS) using the HDM-4 software for the national road network. The course was organized by the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, represented by the Roads Sector and the Road Maintenance Fund.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Acting Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Ministry for implementing this system, highlighting its potential in protecting and maintaining roads. He emphasized the role of the Ministry, relevant authorities, local government, and the community in preserving roads and highlighted the need for maintenance on roads connecting governorates.
Miftah stressed the importance of addressing traffic congestion and accidents, particularly those involving large vehicles. He called for coordination with local authorities to maintain and rehabilitate vital secondary roads that ease pressure on main highways. He underscored the priorities of ensuring safe movement, protecting lives, and reducing costs.
During the event, Minister of Transport and Public Works Mohammed Qahim emphasized the importance of the training course, which focuses on road maintenance using modern technologies. He praised the coordination between the roads and public works sectors and the Road Maintenance Fund in achieving numerous projects.
The Minister announced the launch of the "Safe Mobility and Cost Reduction Strategy," to be followed by the "Comfortable Mobility Strategy," aimed at improving traffic flow and easing movement for citizens. The Undersecretary of the Ministry for the Roads Sector, Engineer Nabil al-Haifi, explained the difference between road construction and maintenance and the role of PMS and HDM-4 software in modernizing road repairs.
Engineer al-Haifi announced the publication of a booklet on "Innovative Methods for Implementing Thin-Layer Repairs for the Road Network in Yemen," highlighting the success of these methods in preserving the road network and reducing maintenance costs. The five-day training course targets 85 engineers and aims to equip them with skills for prioritizing maintenance and determining repair methods based on predictive road condition data.