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Colombian city Cali is spending a healthy US$300 million on major road infrastructure projects. These are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2010.
February 9, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Colombian city Cali is spending a healthy US$300 million on major road infrastructure projects. These are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2010. The Cali city council has been the target of criticism for the projects but says that the work is necessary to reduce congestion and improve road safety in the city.

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