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Mordovia road construction and rebuilding planned

The Republic of Mordovia has plans to construct and rebuild some 100km of roads. With this plan in mind, the government has set a budget of US$102 million to invest in its transport system during 2015. The plans include work to the eastern bypass around capital, Saransk. Additional funds will be allocated for the development of internal road network and improvement of settlements. The project forms part of the preparation in hand for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
April 14, 2015 Read time: 1 min
The Republic of Mordovia has plans to construct and rebuild some 100km of roads. With this plan in mind, the government has set a budget of US$102 million to invest in its transport system during 2015. The plans include work to the eastern bypass around capital, Saransk. Additional funds will be allocated for the development of internal road network and improvement of settlements. The project forms part of the preparation in hand for the 2018 2623 FIFA World Cup.

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