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| September 13, 2003 Release Number: 03-09-12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COALITION HELPS RECONSTRUCT ROADS IN BAGHDAD BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition forces are working to make Baghdad city streets safer places to travel and a visible sign of progress in Iraq. The 354th Civil Affairs Brigade, an Army Reserve unit based in Riverdale, Md., and part of Task Force 1st Armored Division, recently assessed various road construction sites in Baghdad as part of their road maintenance program. The Civil Affairs started the program in April, after finding the streets of Baghdad in poor condition. During the first phase of the project, the 354th CA Brigade selected six major roads within the city for improvements. During the first phase, the Iraqi construction crews widened the streets, built center medians, posted signs and fixed streetlights. Phase two of the road maintenance program entails a more detailed approach, including resurfacing the roads, ensuring guard rails are placed along critical points and proper signage is placed throughout the city. This is expected to be the longest phase of the project as such efforts entail "catching up" for the lack of maintenance during the previous regime. -30- |
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