The Malé road regeneration project, funded by the Government, seeks to alleviate difficulties faced due to damaged roads and flooding caused by heavy rain. It is the first road redevelopment project undertaken in Malé since the road surfacing project carried out in the early 1980s.
The project would see the resurfacing of 13 roads, but would not include Bodu Thakurufaanu Magu. Redevelopment and asphalt-surfacing project of Bodu Thakurufaanu Magu is carried out separately.
According to the schedule, Majeedhee Magu will be the first road to get a makeover and it will be completed by February 4 next year.
The first phase of the Malé road regeneration project will see resurfacing of Majeedhee Magu, Ameenee Magu, Kambaa Aisaa Rani Hingun, Chaandhanee Magu, Orchid Magu, Lonuziyaaraiiy Magu, Haveeree Hingun, Handhuvaree Hingun, Ameeru Ahmed Magu, Buruzu Magu and Izzuddin Magu.
The project, which also includes the installation of drainage and fire hydrant systems, is undertaken by the Public Works Services of the Housing Ministry.
Redevelopment and asphalt-surfacing of Bodu Thakurufaanu Magu, the main road which runs around Malé City, will be carried out as part of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge project, and is expected to be completed before the inauguration of the bridge.