The Expressway being constructed between Addis Ababa and Adama is 28% completed according to the Roads Authority in Ethiopia.
The construction of the super highway intended to allow eight lanes in two directions is progressing on schedule said Samson Wondimu Director of the Communication Directorate of the Ethiopian Roads Authority
The project is expected to be finalized in April of 2014 he noted.
The construction of the new road has offered employment opportunities and enabled the introduction of innovative technology to road development in Ethiopia according to Samson.It is expected that the expressway will contribute to road connections between Addis Ababa and Djibouti as well as between the capital and regional locations such as Hawassa and Bale said Samson.
It is also hope that the new road will reduce traffic accidents and reduce fuel consumption on that route he added.
It is to be remembered that the 80 km super high way between Addis Ababa and Adama begins from the ring road just outside of Addis Ababa. The road will parallel the current road linking Adama with the capital and will have exits at every town between Addis Ababa and Adama.
The two way road will be fenced on either side to prevent pedestrians and animals entering the road.
Source: Ethiopian Herald
