Africa-Press – Mauritius. A groundbreaking ceremony was held, yesterday, by the Ministry of National Infrastructure and Community Development, for the reconstruction of Pont Bruniquel at Baie du Tombeau.
The Minister of National Infrastructure and Community Development, Mr Mahendranuth Hurreeram; the Minister of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection, Mr Soodesh Callichurn; and other personalities were also present on this occasion.
This project, to the tune of some Rs 171,2 million, consists of the construction a new bridge of 12 metres wide while realigning the road over a length of 700 metres, with footpaths on both sides.
Traffic lights, as well as street lighting, will also be installed so as to enhance road safety in this region. Works are expected to be completed by 25 April 2024.
Following the groundbreaking ceremony, a site visit was effected at Riche Terre in a bid to take stock of the progress of works regarding the solar streetlighting project along the B33 Road.
A total of 57 poles equipped with solar lightings are currently being installed over some two kilometres for improving visibility on this road at night.
The project has already been implemented in Petit Camp over some 1,2 kilometres and same is expected to be carried out in different regions around the island.
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