Local roads get 48% of budgets

The article discusses the efforts of the Ministry of Local Development and Environment in improving infrastructure for roads across the provinces. Approximately 48% of local budgets are allocated for building, developing, and maintaining local roads. Maintenance works are valued at up to 3 billion Egyptian pounds, with contracts signed to ensure the sustainability and extend the lifespan of the roads. This approach aims to connect local roads with major thoroughfares, facilitating citizen mobility, enhancing the efficiency of the transportation system, and contributing to the improvement of services provided to them.