{{The Governor of Eastern Province Uwamaliya Odetta has laid a foundation stone at a site that will host an international standard vehicles parking yard named Roadside Station.}}
The new Park will be built in Kayonza district as a means of addressing various road accidents that result from fatigued drivers plying internationl routes in and out of Rwanda.
Governor Uwamaliya noted that the parking yard will help such cross-country drivers to recuperate before continuing to their final destinations.
On a daily basis, over 2500 vehicles go through Kayonza most of which are from Uganda and Tanzania.
Several cargo trucks have been involved in various accidents along routes connecting to neighbouring countries.
Gakuba Francis construction firm will construct the RoadSide Station which will be a storied complex with over 20 rooms. It will be built in a period of 12 months.
Kayonza District Mayor Mugabo John said the project will provide jobs and will help conduct mechanical tests on the veehicles.
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