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Indonesia road repairs planned for 2019

A road repair and maintenance budget for 2019 has been set by Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing. Some US$2.66 billion will be used to ensure that Indonesia’s major road and bridge links are maintained correctly. Bridge works figure largely in the plans for 2019.
November 2, 2018 Read time: 1 min

A road repair and maintenance budget for 2019 has been set by Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing. Some US$2.66 billion will be used to ensure that Indonesia’s major road and bridge links are maintained correctly. Bridge works figure largely in the plans for 2019.

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