Rostov to invest in south region roads

The Rostov region will have invested nearly US$361 million in its southern road networks this year. Around $220 million will be spent on regional roads, including $84 million on construction and renovation, $57 million on maintenance, $43 million in repairs and $25 million on overhaul. Municipalities will receive subsidies totaling $134 million, including nearly $86 million for construction, renovation and overhaul of intra-city, intra-village and inter-village roads and pedestrian ways. Around $25 mi
October 31, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The Rostov region will have invested nearly US$361 million in its southern road networks this year.

Around $220 million will be spent on regional roads, including $84 million on construction and renovation, $57 million on maintenance, $43 million in repairs and $25 million on overhaul.

Municipalities will receive subsidies totaling $134 million, including nearly $86 million for construction, renovation and overhaul of intra-city, intra-village and inter-village roads and pedestrian ways. Around $25 million has been set aside for repair and maintenance of regional roads.

The region will have renovated about 350km of motorways this year.

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