Ukraine sets ambitious road target

The Ukrainian Government says that the country will see US$26.23 billion of road and highway construction work carried out in the 2013-2018 period. This construction plan forms part of the country’s five-year state economic programme. Financing will come from an array of sources. Funds for the projects will come from private investors, credit facilities, overseas financial organisations and the national budget.
October 2, 2013 Read time: 1 min
RSSThe Ukrainian Government says that the country will see US$26.23 billion of road and highway construction work carried out in the 2013-2018 period. This construction plan forms part of the country’s five-year state economic programme. Financing will come from an array of sources. Funds for the projects will come from private investors, credit facilities, overseas financial organisations and the national budget.
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