The Minister of National Infrastructure, Mr Govindranath Gunness proceeded with the launching ceremony for the project “Upgrading of Julius Nyerere Avenue (B1) and Construction of B1-M1 Link Road” in Ebene estimated at Rs 332 million.
The Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell; the Junior Minister of Finance, Mr Dhaneshwar Damry; the General Manager of the Road Development Authority (RDA), Mr Nazeer Mowlabaccus, and members of the Parliament were present.
Minister Gunness pointed out that the road project is designed to ease traffic flow along the B1 Road, enhance access to the newly constructed St Pierre Bypass/Ebene Link Road and Tribeca Mall, and create a new alternative exit from Ebene Cybercity to the M1 Motorway toward Port Louis.
The B1 Road will be upgraded to a dual carriageway, starting from the existing roundabout near the RDA Head Office and extending to the junction with Bank Street. A northbound ramp descending from the newly constructed flyover over the M1 Motorway will be added. According to Mr Gunness, one of the key benefits of this project is that it will offer an alternative route to the M1 Motorway and the eastern regions from the Ebene Cybercity area. This development is expected to reduce traffic congestion and significantly enhance the overall driving experience in the region, he added.
