The new law that establishes Roads in the country has created major adjustments to the previous law.
The current law provides that all major roads especially Highways extend upto 22 meters up from previous 15 meters in the old law.
Dr. Alexis Nzahabwanimana the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure announced the changes in the provisions of the old law and urged respect of the new law (no 55 of 14 Ukuboza 2011).
“Roads including those connecting districts in category One, are required subject to the new law to be 7 meters wide (two lane) and the reserve area has been adjusted to 22 meters from the previous 15 meters,” said Dr. Nzahabwanimana.
Adjustments in the law imply that any developmental activities existing within the range of 22 meters from the Highway road and other roads provided for in the new law shall be affected.
It is not yet explained whether proprietors of existing infrastructure such as Houses and other activities including arable land would be compensated.
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