Russian road revamp due

Russia plans to invest US$2.16 billion over the coming three years in rebuilding federal highways running through the Central Federal District.
March 2, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Russia plans to invest US$2.16 billion over the coming three years in rebuilding federal highways running through the Central Federal District. The Russia, Don, Caspian, Ural, Kholmogory, Baltic, Volga Highways will be rebuilt under the plan. The inner and outer ring roads around capital Moscow will also be rebuilt according to the plan. The aim is to upgrade the country's key links, including highways linking major cities.

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