Xinjiang Regional Road Improvement Project

Summary

The proposed project involves improvement of about 296.5-kilometer road between Korle-Kuche section of the G314 Highway, improvement of associated local roads, and cross-border facilitation. The technical assistance (TA) assists the executing agency prepare this project in upgrading the Korle-Kuche section to a 4-lane expressway, and review road issues and provide the basis for strengthening the ongoing policy dialogue with the government.

Expected Outcome

Expected Outputs

The TA will include three outputs:

• a study on the impact of the G314 Highway improvement on regional economic cooperation;
• a feasibility study, including an environmental impact assessment (EIA) and summary EIA, resettlement plan, ethnic minority development plan for the project in conformity with ADB's requirements; and
• the executing agency's strengthened capacity for project preparation, and increased familiarity with ADB's operational policies and procedures on procurement, consulting services, safeguard issues, economic and financial analyses for investment projects, and project monitoring and evaluation through training.