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Russian road repair programme for Vologda Region

A major programme of road repairs and maintenance is planned for Russia’s Vologda Region. A budget of US$585.5 million has been set for the work. The plan is for 50% of the road network in the Vologda Region to meet necessary standards for quality by 2024. At present just 32% of the road network in the region meets with the required standards. A budget will also be set for building new roads in the region. One of the priority projects to be carried out under the road building scheme is for the Vologda Bypas
July 8, 2019 Read time: 1 min
A major programme of road repairs and maintenance is planned for Russia’s Vologda Region. A budget of US$585.5 million has been set for the work. The plan is for 50% of the road network in the Vologda Region to meet necessary standards for quality by 2024. At present just 32% of the road network in the region meets with the required standards. A budget will also be set for building new roads in the region. One of the priority projects to be carried out under the road building scheme is for the Vologda Bypass.

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