Rehabilitated ring road opens in Kunduz

KUNDUZ CITY (Pajhwok): A major ring road was inaugurated on Monday after its reconstruction with financial assistance from Germany in northern Kunduz province, an official said.

The 9-kilometer road ‘s repair work cost $6 million provided by Germany and took 18 months to complete, Mayor Najibullah Omarkhael said.

Residents welcomed the reconstruction and said it would help reduce traffic hazards in the provincial capital.

A day earlier, Kunduz elders evaluated the performance of the previous government at a gathering.

They asked the new government to address their concerns about security and reconstruction process.

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