New rest stops will be built while others will be improved along the roads resulting in safer areas for small businesses, as they will not be exposed to traffic hazards. The project takes into account the needs of the 150,000 Iraqis who suffer from limited mobility by making facilities such as restaurants and lavatories in service areas along the road more accessible with special ramps for wheelchair access.
“This project is a result of close collaboration between the Iraqi Ministry of Construction and Housing, the Iraqi road agencies and the World Bank team,” said Ibrahim Dajani (pictured), World Bank Task Team Leader. “It focuses on enhancing the capacity of the institutions to manage and maintain the road networks through technical assistance.”
Project activities will be complemented by World Bank ongoing technical support towards customs reform and modernization in Iraq to promote regional integration, as well as the development of a Transport Master Plan for the country.
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