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World Bank funding new two-lane National Highway and 4 bridges in Afghanistan

World Bank funding new two-lane National Highway and 4 bridges in Afghanistan

The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Trans-Hindukush Road Connectivity Project (THRCP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of a new 2-lane National Highway from Sta 126+620 to Sta 151+200(Bamyan).

Trans-Hindukush Road Connectivity Project (THRCP)

The Ministry of Public Works(MPW) is now inviting sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction of Segment 1 of a new 2-lane National Highway from Sta 126+620 to Sta 151+200 (Bamyan).

The major scope of works includes the following:

  1. Grading, Drainage, Granular Base and Flexible Pavement Structure
  2. Number of Bridges = 4
  3. Number of Box Culverts = 32
  4. Number of Pipe Culverts =58
  5. Number of Slab Culverts =46
  6. Length of RCC Retaining Walls =2,020m
  7. Length of Stone Masonry Retaining Walls = 13,605m
  8. Length of Stone Masonry Breast walls = 4,860m
  9. Installation of road furniture, steel beam guide rails/stone masonry wall, road signs and road markings
  10. Relocation of Affected Irrigation Canals = 2,290m
  11. Passing Lanes and Rest Area and Roadside Laybys (Emergency Parking Areas)

Interested and eligible bidders can obtain further information from the Project Management Team (PMT) as below:

  • Project ID: P145347
  • Project Title: Trans-Hindukush Road Connectivity Project
  • Notice No: OP00039968
  • Borrower Bid Reference: MPW/WB/IDA/THRCP/B2B/C2/006
  • Procurement Method: International Competitive Bidding
  • Submission Deadline: January 16, 2017  14:00
  • Organization: Abdul Satar Salim, Ministry of Public Works, THRCP Office, Opposite KMTC, Jalalabad Road, Kabul, Afghanistan. Phone +93 799306173 / Email: procurement@THRCP.gov.af

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Anthony brings a wealth of global experience to his role as Managing Editor of Highways.Today. With an extensive career spanning several decades in the construction industry, Anthony has worked on diverse projects across continents, gaining valuable insights and expertise in highway construction, infrastructure development, and innovative engineering solutions. His international experience equips him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the highways industry.

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