International road engineer hired to oversee resurfacing of Ameenee Magu
Repair work on the severely damaged asphalt on the western end of Ameenee Magu is set to begin within the next two weeks to alleviate the significant travel difficulties faced by the public. To ensure a permanent solution for the road, which frequently deteriorates despite previous repairs due to heavy vehicle traffic, the government has decided to seek expert international consultancy in collaboration with the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure.
The final section of Ameenee Magu to be paved has deteriorated to such an extent that it now poses a significant danger to commuters. | RDC | RDC
The Road Development Corporation (RDC) has announced preparations to completely strip and repave the western section of Ameenee Magu in Male', following significant deterioration of the existing asphalt surface.
The company's Managing Director, Ibrahim Nazim, stated that the project is scheduled to proceed with the assistance of a specialized road engineer brought in from abroad.
Speaking on a state media program, Nazim stated that the section of Ameenee Magu extending west from Ghiyasuddin International School is in urgent need of major repairs. He noted that discussions are currently underway with the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure to initiate the project, estimating that physical work will commence within the next two weeks.
The final segment of Ameenee Magu was asphalted and the entire project completed following the current administration's assumption of office. Under the previous government of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the Ministry of Planning had contracted the redevelopment of Ameenee Magu to RDC for MVR 84.4 million. However, shortly after the road was opened to the public, various structural issues began to emerge within the asphalt layer.
The asphalt surface in the food court area has long been plagued by severe warping, with the road buckling into wave-like ridges. Despite government efforts to repair the site last September, a significant portion of the road has deteriorated once again. With the asphalt bulging unevenly on both sides of the street, commuters are facing immense difficulties navigating the area. Members of the public have expressed growing concern, warning that the hazardous road conditions pose a serious risk of accidents.
Traffic patterns in the area are expected to change as renovation work resumes on Ameenee Magu.
