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Road tender being called for in Uzbekistan

The Uzbekistan Government is calling for bids on a key road project that will boost transport connectivity. The work calls for the rebuilding of the Pungan-to-Namangan highway. The plans call for the 75km highway to be widened from its present two lane configuration to a design featuring four lanes. The work is expected to take two years to complete and bids are being accepted for the project until the 20th January 2014. The widening of the highway is expected to help the economic development of the country
December 12, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The Uzbekistan Government is calling for bids on a key road project that will boost transport connectivity. The work calls for the rebuilding of the Pungan-to-Namangan highway. The plans call for the 75km highway to be widened from its present two lane configuration to a design featuring four lanes. The work is expected to take two years to complete and bids are being accepted for the project until the 20th January 2014. The widening of the highway is expected to help the economic development of the country and boost trade and transport.

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