Addis Ababa is undertaking a massive Corridor Development Project to make the city a beautiful, suitable city for its residents, to make the city among the top tourist destinations, and to modernize the infrastructural facility of the city.
The Corridor Development Project, which covers the major corridors of Addis Ababa, is in its final phase where most of the corridors are opened for traffic. Among the completed corridor projects inaugurated this week is the Bole Bridge-Meskel Square Road.
The Bole Road is Addis Ababa’s busy commercial hub known for its vibrant economic activity and modern facilities. Bole Road is the gate to Addis Ababa as it is the main road connected with the Bole International Airport. The corridor development project modernizes and beautifies the road and roadside facilities of Bole Road.
According to Addis Ababa City Administration, the Bole Bridge-to-Mekel Square corridor development project includes the development of 4.3 kilometers of road works, the construction of 10 kilometers of pedestrian walkways, the development of 13.2 kilometers of bike lanes, and the installation of 10 parking stations.
In addition, the project includes the development of more than 10 small public parks and plazas and the renovation of more than 500 roadside buildings and houses. In addition to the government initiatives to modernize the road, roadside, and public facilities, individual owners of buildings also renovate the buildings around the corridor to make the project successful by setting a uniform standard that fits the area.
Friendly hug
This week, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and Addis Ababa City Mayor, Adanech Abiebie visited the Bole Road Corridor Development Project. During his visit, PM Abiy announced the completion of the Bole Bridge to Meskel Square Corridor Development Project.
While the two leaders were visiting the project, children and residents are pictured hugging PM Abiy and Mayor Adanech.
As in the picture, the corridor makes the road suitable for traffic, walkways, and bicycle transportation. This adds some new features to the commercial and recreational center of Bole.
The road is lined with numerous businesses, hotels, restaurants, and shops, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Thanks to the corridor development project, Bole Road has experienced significant development through the city’s corridors revitalization scheme, reflecting Addis Ababa’s economic growth and urbanization.
BY DARGIE KAHSAY
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SUNDAY EDITION 4 AUGUST 2024
