Ethiopian Road Construction Corporation (ERCC) disclosed it built and repaired a total of 7,819 kilometers in the past seven months across Ethiopia. The Corporation carried out the tasks at an outlay of 1 billion Birr.

The Corporation’s Public Relations head, Demeke Chane, explained the roads built and repaired across the country are making significant contribution for the economic growth of the country.

Among the road projects executed by the corporation, he pointed out Shekosh - Kebridehar, Kebridehar – Denan, Denan – Gode, Gambella – Itang – Jikawo, Wezka – Gidole and Beseka – Baipas projects.

According to Demeke, Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA) planned to carry out construction and repair of more than 2,900 kilometers during the remaining months of the current fiscal year.

Ethiopian Road Construction Corporation (ERCC) is a new government public enterprise established under ERA.

Source: Walta Information Center