(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Public Works is preparing to spend approximately $8.2 billion on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of several main access roads across Regions One, Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten.

The planned expenditure, estimated at $8,196,707,477, was disclosed in a recent invitation for bids issued by the ministry, which is seeking contractors to undertake the works.

According to the tender notice, 10 road projects are planned for Region One at an estimated cost of $1,552,730,040. The projects include the rehabilitation of the Kumaka to Hosororo Main Access Road, Independence Wharf Road in Mabaruma, and the Kumaka to Kwebanna road in Moruca (Phase Two), which includes one kilometre of concrete pavement.