Aug 10 , 2025
The Addis Abeba Roads Authority has produced over 3.1 billion Br worth of road construction materials during the 2024/25 fiscal year through in-house manufacturing. The lineup includes aggregates, sub-base and base course materials, multiple grades of gravel, asphalt, pipes, tiles, and manhole covers. Officials said the move cut procurement delays and lowered costs tied to supply shortages, accelerating road construction and maintenance timelines. The Authority framed the shift as a strategic push toward self-reliance, planned to deliver infrastructure more efficiently while reducing reliance on external suppliers.
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