The government has awarded the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) the contract to repair damaged sections of Ameenee Magu, as efforts continue to address deteriorating roads in Malé.
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development said the contract, which also covers repair work on Izzudheen Magu and Boduthakurufaanu Magu, was awarded to MTCC on 15 June. The company is currently making preparations to begin the work as soon as possible.
The ministry said the project will also include modifications to pavement designs in areas where bus stops are located.
Several sections of Ameenee Magu have suffered significant damage, with the asphalt surface lifting unevenly and leaving parts of the road in poor condition. The western section of the road has been the most severely affected.
The damaged areas form Segments 11 and 12 of the Ameenee Magu development project, which were completed and opened to traffic in September 2023. Repair work was previously carried out on part of the westbound lane near the Maafannu Stadium area early last year, but the asphalt deteriorated again within a short period, creating difficulties for motorists.
According to technical experts, the damage was caused by the road being opened to traffic before the asphalt had fully cured after being laid, resulting in the rapid deterioration of the affected sections.
The Ameenee Magu development project was carried out by the previous administration at a cost of USD 5.46 million. The project involved resurfacing approximately 1.79 kilometres of the road with asphalt and was completed in January 2024.
