LUANDA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- A key road project undertaken by a Chinese company in Angola officially broke ground on Saturday, local authorities said.
The project, Section 4-B of the Luanda Ring Road linking Muxima and Zango, is located in the country's northwestern Icolo e Bengo Province. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by provincial and municipal officials, representatives of China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corporation (CR20), and local residents.
Speaking at the event, provincial Governor Auzilio de Oliveira Martins Jacob said CR20 has established a strong presence in Angola's infrastructure sector, delivering multiple road projects recognized for their quality and reliability.
During the ceremony, Francisco Tchipilica, municipal administrator of Calumbo, and Fu Zhengyun, deputy general manager of CR20 Angola Company, jointly laid the foundation stone.
The project spans about 12 km and will adopt rigid concrete pavement, with a main carriageway width of seven meters. Upon completion, it is expected to ease congestion in Cacuaco Municipality, improve the road network in the Zango area, and enhance overall traffic efficiency.
Local residents have long faced difficult travel conditions due to the existing dirt road, which becomes dusty in the dry season and muddy and uneven during the rainy season, posing safety risks.
Francisco said the project is a major livelihood initiative that will improve connectivity and help stimulate local development.
Fu said CR20 will strictly adhere to local standards, ensure construction quality and safety, and advance the project on schedule. ■