Almost 9 km of a road that goes through Izbiște, Cruglic and Ohrincea villages of Orhei district will be rehabilitated. The contract to the value of over 63 million lei was signed by the State Road Administration and the Moldovan company S.C. Nouconst SRL on May 24. The necessary funds are provided by the World Bank, IPN reports.

After the signing ceremony, secretary of state at the Ministry of Economy and Road Infrastructure Anatol Usatyi said the repaired road will benefit over 20,000 inhabitants, 24 education institutions, 12 medical institutions and more than 150 business entities. There are four tourist attractions along the road.

For her part, World Bank Country Manager for Moldova Anna Akhalkatsi said this contract is very important for the Moldovan citizens. According to her, modern road infrastructure improves the quality of people’s lives.

The works are to be completed in 18 months. The defects notification period will last for 12 months.