Dodoma, March 31 -- Tanzania Roads Agency (TANROADS) is executing 79 major road and bridge projects nationwide worth 6tri/-, as the country ramps up infrastructure investment to unlock its economic potential.

Acting Chief Executive, Eng Ephatar Mlavi, said in Dodoma yesterday that the agency has implemented road projects covering 5,769.74 kilometres.

Of these, 1,495.45 km have been completed to tarmac standard, while 3,677.67 km are under construction.

He added that, alongside development projects, the government allocates about 500bn/- annually for road and bridge maintenance.

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