As part of the institutional support of the UN Mission to the Haitian authorities, 24 engineers from the Indonesian Military Engineering Contingent (INDOENGCOY), began major repair work of 20 km of the road, dirty, muddy and strewn with nest-holes, became unfit for circulation, which links the towns of Gros Morne (Artibonite) and Bassin Bleu (Northwest). This work should be completed mid August 2012. The Indonesian contingent with heavy machinery, should flatten, fill, compress and crush the surface and ensure the smooth flow of rainwater on this road of eight meters wide.

"I struggled for several years to repair only two kilometers of this road, without success. Imagine my relief when I see 20 kilometers under repair, especially during this rainy season !" declared Rodner Antoine Daméus, the main Mayor of Gros-Morne. According to him, these improvements will enhance the traffic between the two departments, reduce the risk of traffic accidents and facilitate the transport of mangoes francisques, the main production of the region [approximately 50% of mangoes exported to the U.S.].

Deployed for over a year in the Artibonite, the Indonesian Military Engineering Contingent has already rehabilitated 6 road axes in the department, including Ennery, Grande Saline, Dessalines and St-Marc.

HL/ HaitiLibre