The Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure has contracted the Maldives Road Development Corporation to build nine main roads in the island of Fonadhoo in Laamu Atoll.
The project is estimated to cost MVR47 million (US$3 million) which is funded for in the state budget.
The roads are to be built with tar, while the first phase will see the construction of pavements in all nine roads.
As per the agreement, the project is to be completed within 18 months after the work commences.
