Close and consistent supervision by ADB is crucial in ensuring quality road works and effective project implementation. The quality of construction supervision (including bridge design) and close, regular supervision by ADB since 2017 were critical in ensuring the quality of bridge construction and installation under this project. Despite delays and issues in financial management and procurement, the project achieved high-quality bridge construction, which contributed to project effectiveness. It successfully replaced 18 Bailey and log bridges with new composite bridges that met a high national standard. It succeeded in reinstalling old Bailey bridges on rural roads to the best extent possible. The capacity development component delivered its expected outputs. Furthermore, the project made a significant contribution to road safety through the construction of two-lane bridge approaches for all bridges constructed and improved travel times in the selected provinces.
Bridge Replacement for Improved Rural Access Sector Project