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