Recent heavy rains in the hinterland have led to deterioration of roads and the Ministry of Public Works on Sunday invited bids for rehabilitation and maintenance of key roadways including the Linden-Lethem road.
The works have been divided into several lots. Lot 1 is for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Linden-Lethem road from Siparuni Junction to Kurupukari, while Lot 2 covers the section from Kurupukari to Lethem. Lot 3 is for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Parishara, Nappi and Haiowa roads. Lots 4 and 5 cover the road from Lethem to Aishalton with the first section extending from Lethem to Katoonarib while the second section is from Katoonarib to Aishalton. According to an ad in the Sunday Chronicle, the duration of the works varies between three and six months and all bidders must submit their bids by July 1.
There has been heavy rains in parts of the hinterland over the past weeks and according to reports from
