03Aug2004 Crown Prince to lay foundation stone for Taif-Baha-Abha Road project

Taif, 3rd August 2004

Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Premier and Commander of the National Guard, will tomorrow lay the foundation stone of the first phase of the Taif-Baha-Abha Road project. The first phase of the project will be implemented at a cost of approximately SR600 million.

In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Minister of Transport Dr Jubara bin Eid Al-Sureisiri highlighted the great attention accorded by the Saudi government to the roads sector. He noted that Taif-Baha-Abha Road will significantly contribute to the development of Makkah, Baha and Asir regions. The first phase of the project will be implemented within three years.

Source: SPA

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