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Project Objectives and Expected Results
The objective of the proposed project is to improve cross-border connectivity between
Bangladesh and India via a safe and efficient road link between Sylhet and Tamabil.
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Indicative result indicators of the proposed project will result in: (a) reduced travel time for
through traffic users (b) reduced number of traffic accidents and (c) increased number of
populations with access to paved roads. Other intermediate indicators and the results
monitoring framework to monitor the project progress and outcomes will be developed and
finalized during appraisal.
III. Project Description
The proposed project consists of four components as described below.
Component 1. Construction works. The project will support construction of road works, traffic
engineering works and tolling facilities, e.g., installation of traffic management equipment and
traffic surveillance, roadside service facilities, tolling and communication systems.
Component 2. Consulting services. This component is comprised of two subcomponents, (a)
for the project road, detailed design enhancements and construction supervision of the project
and (b) for selected priority roads of Roads and Highways Department (RHD) network,
feasibility studies (FS), environmental and social safeguards and preliminary designs.
Component 3. Operation and Maintenance. This component will support the purchase essential
equipment for RHD to introduce new technologies to improve O&M supply chain for Sylhet
Division area. This essential equipment will also support private sector contractors and local
communities to improve the efficiency and quality of maintenance works.
Component 4. Project management supports and capacity building. This component is
comprised of the project management costs of the project implementation unit. The project will
also support the training, capacity building and institutional development of RHD for operating,
managing and maintaining the RHD networks of the project division areas |
