Champassack calls for almost 100 billion kip for road repair

By Vinnaly

(KPL) The authorities of Champassack province has called for 98 billion kip for the renovation of bridge and road hit by severe flooding and landslide removal.

More than 300 million kip fund is now an urgent request for repairing the damaged roads.

A senior staff of Champassack Public Works and Transport Service, Mr. Phitsahong Phoummavongsa said Champassack province was hit by tropical storm Nork Tene between July and August, triggering flash flood.

Over 80 roads in 10 districts have been reportedly broken caused by severe flooding.

The worst-hit districts are Paksong with more than 100 km long, following by Soukhouma with the stretch of 70 km, five bridges.

The budget for road and Mekong embankment renovation cost 98 billion kip, Mr Phitsahong said.

He added that many roads in Parkse municipality have been broken.

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