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Czech republic starts planning for winter maintenance

The Czech republic’s Transport Ministry said spend close to €310 million for maintenance and winter gritting of class I roads. Winners of the tenders for 14 regional authorities should start their eight-year road maintenance contracts on 1 May 2017, according to media reports.
August 1, 2016 Read time: 1 min
The Czech republic’s Transport Ministry said spend close to €310 million for maintenance and winter gritting of class I roads.

Winners of the tenders for 14 regional authorities should start their eight-year road maintenance contracts on 1 May 2017, according to media reports.

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