WASHINGTON, November 3, 2009 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: Kyrgyz Republic: National Road Rehabilitation Project IDA Credit: US$13.75 million equivalent Terms: Maturity = 40 years; Grace Period = 10 years IDA Grant: US$11.25 million equivalent Project ID: P107608 Project Description: The National Road Rehabilitation (Osh-Isfana) Project for the Kyrgyz Republic aims to contribute to the reduction of transport costs and travel time along the Osh-Batken-Isfana road corridor; and to improve road safety planning. There are three components to the project: 1) rehabilitation of a section of the Osh-Batken-Isfana road corridor; 2) road safety planning improvement; and 3) project management and implementation. Media Contact Michael Jones 202-473-2588 mjones2@worldbank.org For more project information, please visit: http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P107608 |