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Contents Pre‐Feasibility Studies of  Selected Asian Highway Sections 
UNESCAP ASIAN HIGHWAY INVESTMENT FORUM
Pre‐Feasibility Studies of Selected Asian Highway Sections Bangkok, October 8, 2013
Woo-Hyun KWON
UNESCAP Consultant
PPP Advisor to DPWH, Philippines
Sr. Manager, KEC, Korea
Contents
1. Description of the Study
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldova (AH5)
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
6. Recommendation
Investment Forum
Pre‐Feasibility Studies of Selected Asian Highway Sections 1. Description of the study
Outlook of Asian Highway (AH) Network
Limitation of the study
Methodology(Technical & Economic Analysis)
1. Description of the Study
Outlook of Asian Highway Network (32Countries, 141,000km)
1. Description of the Study
ƒ UNESCAP Efforts on identifying investment needs
9 2006: Priority investment needs for Asian Highway (AH)
9 2007: Pre-Feasibility study of the selected AH routes
9 Nov 2007: Investment Forum
9 Nov 2010: Promotion of investment in the selected AH routes
(Trust Fund by Korea Expressway Corp.)
9 2013: Pre-FS of the selected AH in 4 countries
9 Oct 2013: Investment Forum
1. Description of the Study
Limitation of the study (Recommendations for a formal FS)
ƒ Routes selection by recipient countries
in light of their national priorities and strategic contexts
(Upfront rationale review may be of help)
ƒ Limited resources in budget, time and inputs
9 Brief field ‘trips’ (1~3 day), ‘secondary’ data usage
9 Safeguarding review (social & environmental)
9 Benefits of improved cross-border connectivity including
lifting obstacles/barriers shall be further explored
¾ Initial evaluation of candidate routes, mainly with low demand,
to facilitate the interventions from donors/investors
1. Description of the Study
Methodology
1. Description of the Study
ƒ Economic Analysis
1. Description of the Study
ƒ Basic Assumptions (Economic Analysis)
9 Construction: 2 years (Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, 2013-14)
3 years (Mongolia, Myanmar, 2013-15)
9 Analysis period : 2015(16) ~ 2044(45) year
* 30 years after opening
9 Discount rate : 12.0% (proposed value of ADB)
9 Basic Price: Market price in 2011
(Economic price converted from market price)
ƒ Evaluation Criteria
9 Internal Rate of Return (IRR) > Social Discount Rate
9 Benefit - Cost Ratio (B/C) > 1
9 Net Present Value (NPV) > 0
Investment Forum
Pre‐Feasibility Studies of Selected Asian Highway Sections 2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
Project Summary
Strategic Context
Socio-economic characteristics
Technical Feasibility
Traffic Forecast
Economic Analysis
Conclusion and Recommendation
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
Project summary
ƒ Upgrading Jessore-Banpara
(148km, 2 lane, AH class 2)
9 Jessore-Jhenaidah (103KM)
9 Jhenaidah-Jessore (45km)
(Rehabilitation by ADB)
ƒCapacity Building
(Apr 26, 2013)
9Preparation of proposal
(Traffic projection,
Economic analysis,
Safeguarding, PPP)
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
Strategic context
ƒ A part of 6th five-year Plan
(2010/2011 to 2014/2015)
ƒ Principal N to S corridor
in the western region
9 connecting Mongla sea port
and Benapole dry port
9 to and from India
and land-locked
Nepal and Bhutan
Banpara
Jhenaidah
Dhaka
Benapole
Mongla
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
Socio-economic characteristics (2011)
ƒ Population: 150.5 million (Annual population growth: 1.32%)
ƒ GDP per capita: US $735 (GDP Growth Rate: 6.7%)
ƒ No. of registered vehicles: 0.5 million (Growth rate 6.3%)
9 including Rickshaw and MC: 1.5 million (Growth rate 9.2%)
ƒ Road system inventory (RHD)
Road Type
Total Length(km)
Road Administrator
National Highway
3,492
RHD
Regional Highway
4,268
RHD
Zilla Road
13,280
RHD
Sub-Total
21,040
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
Technical Feasibility
ƒ Field trip: Aug 26-27, 2013 (Dhaka-Banpara-Jessore)
ƒ Findings and Recommendations
9 Alignment: AH Class2, Most sections run through flat terrain
¾ City bypass (Kushita) is recommended
9 Pavement: 2 lane DBST and AC with overall fair condition
¾ Partial repair based on the current alignment
9
9
9
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•
•
Bridges: 12 bridges with relatively good conditions
Social & environmental impact: Kushita bypass only
Road safety:
Integration of 2 close roundabouts (N6 and N705 IC)
Relocation of Bus stops in the IC
Separation of NMT by frontage road and safety furniture
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
ƒ Division of sections
9 Section 1 (Jessore-Jhenaidah, 45km): Rehabilitation by ADB
9 Section 2 (Jhenaidah-Paksey, 73km): Kulna Div.
9 Section 3 (Paksey- Banpara, 32km): Rajshahi Div.
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
ƒ Section 2 (Jhenaidah-Paksey, 73km)
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
ƒ Section 2 (Jhenaidah-Paksey, 73km)
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
ƒ Section 3 (Paksey-Banpara, 32km)
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
ƒ Section 3 (Paksey-Banpara, 32km)
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
Traffic forecast
ƒ Current Traffic condition: 4,900~5,900 veh/day (2013)
ƒ Traffic Projection: max 13,500veh/day (2044)
9 Jhenaidah-Dasuria: 6,400 (2015)-13,500 (2044)
9 Dasuria-Banpara: 5,500 (2015)-11,500 (2044)
ƒImprovement Plan
9 Alt 1(101km): AC overlay(86km) with 2 lane bypass (15km)
9 Alt 2(105km): AC overlay for the whole section (105km)
9 Alt 3(101km): Reconstruction(86km) with 2lane bypass(15km)
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
Cost estimates
ƒ Unit cost estimation (RHD)
ƒ Preliminary cost estimation
Quantities
Unit cost
(US $)
a. Construction of the new road
15km
913,593
13,704
b. Overlay of the existing road
86km
139,925
12,034
Alternative
Alternative-1
Contents
Total
101km
Cost
(US $ in thousands)
25,738
Alternative-2
a. Overlay of the existing road
105km
139,925
14,692
Alternative-3
a. Reconstruction of entire section
105km
913,593
95,927
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
Economic Analysis
ƒ Cost Estimation: Construction, Maintenance (periodic+ routine)
ƒ Benefits: VOC(Korean Model), TTS(RHD)
ƒ Result of Economic Analysis
Content
B/C
NPV (USD 1,000)
IRR
Alternative 1
1.408
9,086.8
16.78%
Alternative 2
2.761
19,521.8
28.22%
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
Conclusion
1. Jhenaidah-Banpara section (AH41) shall be the principal N to
S corridor in the western region in Bangladesh connecting both
nation’s 2nd largest Mongla sea port and Benapole dry port.
2. The improvement of surface, from DBST to AC overlay with
Kushita bypass, was proposed with total cost of USD 25.7m.
9 AC overlay (86km, USD 13.7million)
9 Construction of Kushita bypass (15 km, USD 12.0million)
3. Traffic projection in 2045 is max 13,442 veh/day.
4. Alt 1 and 2 are economically feasible.
2. Bangladesh: Jessore-Banpara (AH41)
Recommendation
1. AC overlay with 2 lane bypass (Alt 2) is found to be the
default option as a whole.
2. Reconstruction (Alt 3) is found to be economically infeasible;
however, a holistic, instead of demand-driven, approach shall
be in place by thorough survey considering:
9 relatively small cost (USD 95m)
9 enhancing mobility and cross-border connectivity
9 economic and social development in the western region of
Bangladesh and neighboring land-locked Nepal and Bhutan
Investment Forum
Pre‐Feasibility Studies of Selected Asian Highway Sections 3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
Project Summary
Strategic Context
Socio-economic characteristics
Technical Feasibility
Traffic Forecast
Economic Analysis
Conclusion and Recommendation
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
Project summary
ƒ Upgrading Bishkek-Chaldova(92km, 2 lane, AH class 1 & 2)
9 Bishkek-Karabalta (60km, Rehabilitation by ADB)
ƒCapacity Building (Apr 26, 2013)
9Preparation of proposal(Traffic/Economic analysis, Safeguard)
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
Strategic context
1.Bishkek-Kara Balta-Chaldovar section (92km): This east-west
corridor is in the GOK’s top priority as well as N-S BishkekTorougart (AH61) and Kara Balta-Osh corridors.
2. It is AH Class I and II.
2. Construction of new Bishkek-Kara Balta highway (4 lanes) by
PPP: The capacity of Bishkek-Kara Balta corridor could be
enhanced significantly with new highway.
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
Socio-economic characteristics (2010)
ƒ Population: 5.5 million (Annual population growth: 0.65%)
ƒ GDP per capita: US $880 (GDP Growth Rate: -1.4%)
ƒ No. of registered vehicles: 0.31 million (Growth rate 4.1%)
ƒ Road system inventory (MOTC)
By Class
Length (km)
%
International
National
Local
Total
4,163
5,678
8,969
18,810
22
30
48
100
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
Technical Feasibility
ƒ Field Survey: June 7, 2013
ƒ Findings and Recommendations
9 Alignment: Level terrain, straight
9 Pavement: 2, 4-6 lane AC with overall good condition
9Geology: On the huge alluvial fan from the mountainous
region of Tien Shan, which may cause uneven settlement
9Social & environmental impact: Several medium-sized
cities are dispersed, and also many resident buildings and
various markets are located alongside of the road
ƒ Division of sections
9 Section 1 (Bishkek-Kara Balta, 60km): Rehabilitation by ADB
9 Section 2 (Kara Balta-Chaldovar, 32km)
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
ƒ Section 1 (Bishkek-Kara Balta, 60km)
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
ƒ Section 1 (Bishkek-Kara Balta, 60km)
9 Rehabilitation: ADB’S CAREC Corridor 3 (Bishkek-Osh Road)
Improvement Project, Phase 4
9 New PPP Road (4 lane, Preliminary design in 1988)
• It will run parallel to the project road, approx. 5km northward
• Financial viability may be slim in the near term
Toll rate for PPP road
(Som)
PPP road travel time (%) in
compare to existing road
Traffic Volume (2044, vehicle/day)
PPP road
Existing Road
free
75.0%
16,174
6,607
10
84.2%
13,441
9,340
20
93.2%
11,163
11,618
30
102.3%
8,429
14,352
40
113.0%
5,695
17,086
50
120.5%
3,417
19,364
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
ƒ Section 2 (Kara Balta-Chaldovar, 32km)
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
ƒ Section 2 (Kara Balta-Chaldovar, 32km)
9 Built in 1955 (the latest rehabilitation in 1985)
9 The overall surface condition is fair
9 Many potholes/scaling/aggregate separations were identified
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
Traffic forecast
ƒ Current Traffic condition: 2,650~7,200 veh/day (2010)
ƒ Traffic Projection: max 23,200veh/day (2044)
9 Bishkek-Kara Balta: 9,600 (2015)-23,200 (2044)
9 Kara Balta-Chaldovar: 3,520 (2015)-8,540 (2044)
ƒImprovement Plan
9 Alt 1: New PPP road in Bishkek~Kara Balta (MOTC proposal)
9 Alt 2: Widening of Kara Balta~Chaldovar from 2 to 4 lanes
9Alt 3: Overlay with partial repairs and improvement for Kara
Balta~ Chaldovar section
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
Cost estimates
ƒ Unit cost estimation (Bishkek-Osh Project)
ƒ Preliminary cost estimation (Alt 3)
Work Name
Unit
Quantities
Unit cost
(US $)
Cost
(US $ in thousand)
A. Base Cost
1. Civil Works
a. Pavement
km
32
168,000
5,376.0
b. Improvement of road1
km
0.96
457,500
439.2
c. Replacement of bearing
EA
20
6,100
122.0
d. Installation of wing wall at Pipe
EA
2
1,050
2. Consulting Services
2.1
36.5
Subtotal (A)
5,975.8
B. Contingencies
1. Physical Contingency
597.6
2. Price Contingency
280.9
Subtotal (B)
878.5
Total
6,854.3
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
Economic Analysis
ƒ Cost Estimation: Construction, Maintenance (periodic+ routine)
ƒ Benefits: VOC(Korean Model), TTS(RHD)
ƒ Result of Economic Analysis (Alt 3)
9 Alternative 1 (with railway crossing improvement)
9 Alternative 2 (without railway crossing improvement)
Content
B/C
NPV (USD 1,000)
IRR
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
0.746
-2,465.3
6.61%
0.753
-2,302.8
6.59%
3. Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek-Chaldovar (AH5)
Conclusion and Recommendation
Considering relatively low demand (8,600-2,3200veh/day) until
year 2044 in Bishkek~ Chaldovar, capacity enhancement could be
done as follows:
1. AC overlay with partial repairs (Kara Balta-Chaldovar) is
found to be the default option as a whole.
2. However, widening(2->4) of Kara Balta~Chaldovar can be
considered to ensure the consistency of the corridor.
3. Secondly, prepare new PPP road in Bishkek~Kara Balta as
demand in Bishkek~Kara Balta~Osh corridor grows in the future.
Investment Forum
Pre‐Feasibility Studies of Selected Asian Highway Sections 4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
Project Summary
Strategic Context
Socio-economic characteristics
Technical Feasibility
Traffic Forecast
Economic Analysis
Conclusion and Recommendation
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
Project summary
ƒ Upgrading Khovd-Uliastai (473km, Gravel road, AH class III)
ƒCapacity Building (May 8, 2013)
9Preparation of proposal(Traffic/Economic analysis, Safeguard)
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
Strategic context
1. Formulation of the principal E to W corridor in Mongolia
by connecting Khovd~Uliastai (473km), a part of AH32.
2. It connects:
Khovd, the capital of Khovd Province, the far western
region of Mongolia with 17 ethnicities; and
ƒ Uliastai, the capital of Zavkhan Aimag
ƒ
3. Provision of improved connectivity and mobility in western
region will facilitate economic and social development in the
regional as well as national level.
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
Socio-economic characteristics (2010)
ƒ Population: 2.75 million (Annual population growth: 1.35%)
ƒ GDP per capita: US $1,870 (GDP Growth Rate 6.9%)
ƒ No. of registered vehicles: 0.61 million (Growth rate 19.3%)
ƒ Road system inventory (MRTCUD)
Paved
Unpaved
Administrative
Level
Con’c
AC
Gravel
Improved Earth
Total
Earth
State
56.6
2,007.3
1,508.4
1,312.3
6,282.6
11,136.2
Local
55.0
276.0
498.0
499.0
36,637.0
38,031.0
Total
111.6
2,283.3
2,006.4
1,811.3
42,919.6
49,186.2
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
Technical Feasibility
ƒ Field Survey: May 9-11, 2013 (Ulanbaataar-Khovd-Uliastai)
ƒ Findings and Recommendations
9Alignment:
•Mostly flat and rolling terrain in dry steppe and Gobi desert
(availability of underground water shall be investigated)
• AC surfacing is needed except Khovd and Uliastai section
•To avoid freezing and thawing, a proper height of embankment
and drainage system shall be in place.
9 Pavement: Earth/gravel road except Khovd and Uliastai
9 Bridges: 7 bridges with good conditions
9Social & environmental impact: Khar Us National Park
ƒ Division of sections: 8 homogeneous sections
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
ƒ Section 1-3 (Khovd-Sar Khairhan, 174km)
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
ƒ Section 4-5 (Gobi dessert, 134km)
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
ƒ Section 6-8 (Zavhanmandal-Uliastai, 165km)
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
Traffic forecast
ƒ Current Traffic condition: 100~500 veh/day (2011)
ƒ Traffic Projection: max 10,000veh/day (2045)
ƒImprovement Plan
9 Sec 1 (39km, Khovd~Myangad): Improvement of AC pavement
9 Sec 2~7 (408km): Construction of 2 lane AC pavement
9 Sec 8 (26km, Aldarkhaan~Uliastai): AC surfacing is underway
™From Myangad to Sar Khairhan Bridge (Section 2 and 3, 135km),
a northern bypass of Khar Us Lake National Park and Har Lake was
proposed.
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
Cost estimates
ƒ Unit cost estimation (Road Masterplan and FS, WB, 2007)
ƒ Preliminary cost estimation: USD 154~164 million
Economic Analysis
ƒ Cost Estimation: Construction, Maintenance (periodic+ routine)
ƒ Benefits: VOC, TTS (Korean Model)
ƒ Result of Economic Analysis
9 B/C=0.253, NPV=-8.7 million, IRR=1.84%
™ Previous Study (WB, 2007): IRR = 15.4%
9 Potential benefits to the regional agriculture GDP
(82% of total benefits)
4. Mongolia: Khovd-Uliastai (AH32)
Recommendation
1. 2-lane AC pavement is found to be economically infeasible;
however, a holistic, instead of demand-driven, approach may be
appropriate for the countries like Mongolia, which represents very
low initial values of major indicators for traffic projection including
registered vehicles and population.
2. In this regards, improved connectivity and mobility shall be
provided in the near term with sustainable financing solutions,
which will be vital for economic and social development in the
western region as well as whole nation.
Investment Forum
Pre‐Feasibility Studies of Selected Asian Highway Sections 5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
Project Summary
Strategic Context
Socio-economic characteristics
Technical Feasibility
Traffic Forecast
Economic Analysis
Conclusion and Recommendation
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
Project summary
ƒ Upgrading Takaw-Kyaintong
(183km, 2 lane, AH class III)
9 Taunggyi-Takaw, MeiktilaTaunggyi & Kyaingtong-Tachilek:
Rehabilitation & maintenance
BOTs are in place
ƒCapacity Building
(Apr 3, 2012)
9Preparation of proposal
(Traffic/Economic analysis,
Safeguarding, PPP)
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
Strategic context
1. One of the top priorities in Road Development Plan (3rd
Five Year Plan 2011-16). Takaw-Kyaintong section (183km) is
the only link without any rehabilitation plan to date. It connects:
Mandalay, the 2nd largest city of Myanmar; and Taunggyi, the
capital of Shan State borders China, Lao PDR and Thailand
2. It completes the E-W corridor of Northern GMS, which
leads to Kyaukphyu seaport in Myanmar at its western end and
Haiphong seaport in Viet Nam at its eastern end.
3. It can induce ocean freight through the Malacca Strait to the
Kyaukphyu deep seaport by use of the project especially to
and from Guangxi Zhuangzu and land-locked Hunan.
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
Strategic context
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
Socio-economic characteristics (2010)
ƒ Population: 48.4 million (Annual population growth: 0.69%)
ƒ GDP per capita: US $399 (GDP Growth Rate: 12.1%)
ƒ No. of registered vehicles: 0.42 million (Growth rate 5.0%)
ƒ Road system inventory (Public Works, MOC)
Road Classification
Road Length (km)
Expressway Class
568
Degree
I, II, III Class
Degree IV, V Class
Degree
VI Class
Total length
2,413
3,142
11,067
17,190
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
Technical Feasibility
ƒ Field Survey: April 4, 2012
ƒ Findings and Recommendations
9 Alignment: Frequent steep gradients or sharp curves
9Pavement: Deterioration in the surface condition of DBST
especially in the steep gradient section, Below AH Class III
9Bridges: Single lane, temporal, bridges were used widely. 9Social & environmental impact: To secure 2 lane width,
additional cutting and embankment are unavoidable.
(2 lane ROW is already acquired for future widening)
ƒ Division of 3 sections
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
ƒ Section 1 (Takaw-Mongpyin, 79km)
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
ƒ Section 2 (Mongpyin-Tontar, 48km)
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
ƒ Section 3 (Tontar-Kyaintong, 56km)
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
Traffic forecast
ƒ Current Traffic condition: 76 veh/day (2010)
ƒ Traffic Projection: max 2,600 veh/day (2045)
9 25% of the traffic on AH14 Muse-Hsenwi section in China, was
assumed to be diverted
ƒImprovement Plan
9
9
9
9
Alt-1:
Alt-2:
Alt-3:
Alt-4:
2lane
2lane
2lane
2lane
DBST pavement, no bridge improvement
DBST pavement, 2 lane bridge replacement
AC pavement, no bridge improvement
AC pavement, 2 lane bridge replacement
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
Cost estimates
ƒ Unit cost estimation
ƒ Preliminary cost estimation
Alternatives
Alternative-1
Alternative-2
Alternative-3
Alternative-4
Contents
Quantity
Unit cost
(US $)
Cost(US $,
thousand)
1. Improvement of pavement
(DBST pavement)
89 km
210,000
18,690
2. Minor change in road alignment
94 km
550,000
51,700
89 km
210,000
18,690
94 km
550,000
51,700
3,397 m2
2,070
Sub Total
1. Improvement of pavement
(DBST pavement)
2. Minor change in road alignment
3. Reconstruction of existing bridges
to two-lane bridges
Sub Total
1. Improvement of pavement
(asphalt concrete pavement)
2. Minor change in road alignment
Sub Total
1. Improvement of pavement
(asphalt concrete pavement)
2. Minor change in road alignment
3. Reconstruction of existing bridges
to two-lane bridges
Sub Total
70,390
7,032
77,422
89 km
310,000
27,590
94 km
640,000
60,160
87,750
89 km
310,000
27,590
94 km
640,000
60,160
3,397 m2
2,070
7,032
94,782
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
Economic Analysis
ƒ Cost Estimation: Construction, Maintenance (periodic+ routine)
ƒ Benefits: VOC, TTS (Korean Model)
ƒ Result of Economic Analysis
Contents
Alt.1
Alt.2
Alt.3
Alt.4
B/C
NPV (US 1,000)
IRR
1.257
14,218.9
14.70%
1.152
9,203.2
13.62%
0.985
-1,077.7
11.83%
0.920
-6,093.5
11.07%
5. Myanmar: Takaw-Kyaintong (AH2)
Conclusion and Recommendation
1. DBST surfacing with reconstruction of existing one-lane bridges
to two-lane bridges is recommended with total cost of USD 77.4m.
2. However, AC pavement option (USD 100m) shall be further
investigated considering the durability and maintainability of DBST.
3. Significant change in alignment including tunneling may be
needed to secure its strategic role as an alternative of ocean
freight through the Malacca Strait since the project road shall
induce heavy vehicles mainly in this context.
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Pre‐Feasibility Studies of Selected Asian Highway Sections 6. Recommendation
6. Recommendation
Challenges in ‘low demand’ countries
¾ Holistic Approach vs. Project-level viability
ƒ National Priority vs.
Financial Viability
ƒ Equitable Development
of Infrastructure
ƒ Network effect
6. Recommendation
¾ Demand -> Supply vs. Supply -> Demand
ƒ Korea in 1960s : $100 GDP per capita
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Pre‐Feasibility Studies of Selected Asian Highway Sections Questions, comments?
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