New Bolivian highway programme planned

Bolivia's state-owned road operator Administradora Boliviana de Carreteras (ABC) has an ambitious road building programme. This will see the construction of a further 3,172km of roads, of which almost 1,000km will be completed in 2015. The 1,000km of roads on track for completion comprise some 16 projects in seven departments. ABC has budgeted US$1.17 billion for its programme of works, an increase over the $995.4 million for the previous financial year.
June 17, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
Bolivia's state-owned road operator 3542 Administradora Boliviana de Carreteras (ABC) has an ambitious road building programme. This will see the construction of a further 3,172km of roads, of which almost 1,000km will be completed in 2015. The 1,000km of roads on track for completion comprise some 16 projects in seven departments. ABC has budgeted US$1.17 billion for its programme of works, an increase over the $995.4 million for the previous financial year.

The road schemes totalling 1,000km and to be finished in 2015 include six in Cochabamba, followed La Paz (4), Chuquisaca (2), Oruro (1), Potosi (1), Beni (1) and Santa Cruz (1).  In addition, there are more than 4,000m of bridges under construction.

Fuerza Binacional de Ingenieria Social Bolivia Venezuela (FBIS-BV) says it will build 1,500km of roads in Bolivia's Amazon area during 2015. This firm will also build the highway connecting Villa Tunari and San Ignacio de Moxos.

Some industry sources consider that a lack of weighbridges is causing the deterioration of roads, whilst some projects are not awarded to professional companies, delaying road programmes, and the government needs more funds for road maintenance, as this is not being received through tolls. Other delays are linked to difficulties in accessing sand/gravel as well as blockades and weather conditions.
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