B1/1 Cumuto Tumpuna Road, Cumuto


The B1/1 Cumuto Tumpuna Road Cumuto project was facilitated by the Bridges, Landslips and Traffic Management Unit under the Bridges Reconstruction Programme (BLT). The original structure was a single lane temporary Bailey Bridge which needed to be replaced with a two lane structure.

SCOPE OF WORKS

  •  Construction of a new bridge that would allow two-lane traffic (previously single lane) 
  •  Construction of a new road (40m) and roadside drains
  •  River works (mass concrete lining and galvanized gabions along the channel)
  •  Construction of two sidewalks and other pedestrian safety infrastructure

BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT

  •  An increase in infrastructural development  
  •  Reduction in the travel times for motorists
  •  Reduced traffic congestion
  •  Improved pedestrian safety  
  •  Improvements to the area's overall appearance
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