Two major road projects in the Laiagam electorate in Enga were declared open last week at Yokonda by Lagaip-Porgera MP, Tomait Kapili.
This is the Surinki Pili Kembi Commodity Road and Wanepop Yokonda road.
This two vital ring roads cover more than 30 kilometres.
Lagaip-Porgera MP, Tomait Kapili said the District Development Authority aims to connect all communities with better and improved road network.
Other roads under rehabilitation and maintenance by the Lagaip-Porgera DDA include Surinki to Mulitaka ringroad, Surinki to Pilikambi road, Surinki to Abum Valley, Wanapop to Yokonda, Kembis to Mameris, Liop to Yapei and Porias to Mamares.
All these roads are counter funded by the Lagaip-Porgera District Development Authority and the National Government at the cost of over K10million.
Local MP Tomait Kapili said these roads are critical for communities in this part of Enga Province. He thanked the Marape-Basil led Government for assisting with additional funding of K5million for all access roads.
"I believe these roads will ease transport difficulties and also push people to venture into agriculture activities and sustain their lives," said MP Kapili.
MP Kapili said with the roads accessible, more people and vehicles are moving between communities and Wabag Town.
A local in Yokonda Village said before this road was built, people walked for hours to reach the main road. Paul Kori said it's a new era for the locals to see improved road conditions.
"We are delighted the District has built this road for us the rural people. We will now be able to travel to town in less time," said Kori.
According to Lagaip-Porgera MP, Tomait Kapili many of the roads currently being constructed, rehabilitated or maintained are missing links. He said the next big task for the DDA is to seal all these roads.
The local MP through a DDA decision has also purchased two tractors to assist the communities that actively involved in agriculture activities.
Source: Inside PNG
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