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Uruguay targets roads

Uruguay needs to spend some US$1.2 billion on its road network so as to meet transport demands.
February 29, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Uruguay needs to spend some US$1.2 billion on its road network so as to meet transport demands. The 3389 Uruguay Ministry of Transport and Public Works (MTOP) says that $600 million will be used for road repair, maintenance and upgrade work with a further $600 million expected from private sources for road infrastructure improvements. A report from MTOP says that 27% of the country's roads are a priority for investment as they are in an unsatisfactory condition. By contrast 46% of the country's roads are in good condition and 27% are satisfactory.

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