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Morocco to implement USD 16.3Bn transport infrastructure program in 2008-2012

The program also touches on developing Morocco's airports capacity to accommodate 30Mn passengers in 2010, establishing 630 km of expressways and completing 1,500 km of highways. In turn, ASECAP chairman, Mr. Fabrizio Palenzona described as successful and a reference, Morocco's toll highways management system. "This system, he said, can only contribute to improving the quality of services and strengthening the mobility of goods and people."




 

 

Source : Maghreb Arab Press

Morocco plans to implement a USD 16.3Bn transport infrastructure program in 2008 through 2012, Transport Minister, Mr. Karim Ghellab declared recently. Speaking at the opening of the 36th Study and Information Days of the European association with tolled highways, bridges and tunnels (French acronym ASECAP), held in Marrakesh, Mr. Ghellab noted that this program covers several projects, such as developing the Tangier-Med port complex, modernizing the rail network and achieving the first high speed train connection between Tangiers and Casablanca.