Since the last two months, Addis Ababa City is undergoing an extensive corridor development projects mainly in the major streets of the city. The corridor development, which is underconstruction day and night, is going well based on the schedule of the city, according to City administration.
The corridor devlopment project is part of the reform measures that aims to make Addis Ababa a suitable, bueautiful and livable, modern and smart city. The project eyes constructing bycle routs, spacious pedestrian walkways, parks, modern rest rooms, better roads and underground walkways in critical areas in roundabouts.
The corridor development project aims to improve the outdated drianage systmes, to improve the quality of life in the metropolis and to upgrade utility services like power and internet.
According to Addis Ababa City Mayor, Adanech Abibie, the Corridor Development Project includes over 48 kilometers of asphalt road development, four underground walkway, 96 kilometers walkways, and 100 kilometers bycle routs. In addition, five kilometers running track and 48 new bus and taxi terminals that can facilitate the transport activities of the city.
BY DARGIE KAHSAY
The Ethiopian herald May 26/2024
