AACRA’s Own-Force Road Project...

Addis Ababa (AACRA): Various construction contractors have commended the steady improvement in the quality of road projects executed by the Addis Ababa City Roads Authority (AACRA) through its in-house construction capacity.

Construction professionals representing seven local contractors and consulting firms—currently engaged in the ICT Park–Koye Feche–Tulu Dimtu corridor development—conducted an experience-sharing visit to the ICT Park–Arabsa road project, which is being built directly by the Authority.

Sharing insights into the project, Engineer Anwar Mohammed, Manager of AACRA’s East Road Construction Project Office, noted that the quality standards of in-house road projects have consistently progressed over time. He attributed this achievement to the dedication and reform-oriented mindset of management and staff across all levels.

Participating in the visit, Engineer Senay Teka, Project Representative for Core Consulting Engineers on the ICT Park–Koye Feche–Tulu Dimtu corridor, praised the superior craftsmanship of the curbstone and manhole installations on the ICT Park–Arabsa project. He urged other contractors to adopt best practices from AACRA’s in-house operations to ensure projects are delivered on schedule without compromising quality.

Similarly, Engineer Daniel Shitaye, Project Manager at Gemshu Beyene Construction, stated that the exchange demonstrated how leveraging internal capacity can yield high-standard infrastructure. He reaffirmed his company’s commitment to upholding elevated quality benchmarks in its ongoing road construction assignments.