The three roads, covering a total of 151 kilometers, are located in different districts across the country.
The official launch took place along the 73-kilometer Nyagatareâ€"Rukomo road, which has already been in use for some time.
The other two are the Huyeâ€"Kitabi road (53 km) and the Rubengeraâ€"Gisiza road (25 km).
According to officials, the funds initially allocated for these road projects were efficiently managed, leading to a surplus that allowed the government to extend construction to other road sections and install street lighting along the 23-kilometer Rubengeraâ€"Gisiza stretch.
The inauguration event was attended by government officials, residents, and representatives of development partners who financed the projects, including the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and other institutions such as The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID).
Nyagatare District Mayor Stephen Gasana said the Rukomoâ€"Nyagatare road has been a game changer for trade and transportation, especially by reducing travel time.
Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, the Minister of State for Infrastructure, highlighted that the newly inaugurated roads are already contributing to economic growth by facilitating the movement of goods and people.
Uwihanganye also announced that plans are underway to install streetlights along the Nyagatareâ€"Rukomo road, ensuring safer and more efficient transport.
He added that the total cost of constructing the three roads, together with other works financed from the remaining budget, exceeded Frw 200 billion.
Fahad Abdullah Aldossari, BADEA Board Chairman, said the bank remains committed to supporting Rwanda's transport infrastructure, noting that out of the $300 million already provided to Rwanda, about $132 million has been directed toward road projects.
Northern Province Governor Maurice Mugabowagahunde emphasized that the newly opened roads will serve as key drivers of tourism and trade, pledging that the provincial leadership will continue investing in complementary infrastructure to maximize their economic potential.
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