A road transport program benefits from a solid engineering design undertaken during project preparatory stage. For instance, the detailed design, based on a precise analysis (e.g., technical inputs, standards specifications, and cost estimates, among other things) helps minimize potential cost overrun that often result to implementation delays. Moreover, design details could benefit from reliable traffic forecasts (i.e., use of reliable income elasticities of demand) and adequate surveys, including geological hazards. This could help in developing appropriate design and in preventing major scope and design changes during implementation. On the whole, identification of any potential design issues, along with appropriate risk mitigation strategies during the design phase, helps enhance readiness and quality of entry.
Road Network Development Program (Tranche 3)