Damaged segment of Ameenee Magu to be redeveloped under supervision of foreign expert

Damage to Ameenee Magu poses a threat to safety of motorists. (Sun Photo/Mohamed Afwan Solah)

The Road Development Corporation (RDC) is preparing to remove the asphalt in the western end of Ameenee Magu and redevelop it to fix the damage, according to the company’s managing director Ibrahim Nazeem.

The Ameenee Magu redevelopment project was awarded to the RDC for MVR 84.4 million during former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's administration.

The redevelopment of the last segment of the Ameenee Magu had wrapped up two years ago, during the incumbent administration.

Since then, the western end of Ameenee Magu has become one of the most heavily trafficked part of the road as a two-way, frequently used by various vehicles, including large double-decker buses traveling in both directions.

The part of road behind the food court previously saw the asphalt surface form potholes and buckle and rise to form wave-like pattern.

Following public attention to the matter, repairs were carried out last September to address those defects.

However, the area has become significantly damaged once again.

Damage to Ameenee Magu poses a threat to safety of motorists. (Sun Photo/Mohamed Afwan Solah)

On both lanes of the road, the asphalt has noticeably buckled and lifted in multiple areas, creating hazardous conditions for motorists.

In an interview to Public Service Media (PSM), Nazeem said that the segment of Ameenee Magu to the west of Ghiyasuddin School needs major repairs.

He said that the RDC is engaged in discussions with the Housing Ministry, and will start repairs within two weeks.

“I cannot comment to how the work was carried out in the past. But, In Sha Allah, when the repairs are done this time, we will carefully follow all technical standards. And we plan on getting this done to high standards when the asphalt is re-laid,” he said.

Nazeem said the asphalt will be re-laid under the supervision of a road engineer from abroad.

The state of the Ameenee Magu has sparked public concern, as the raised sections of the road pose the risk of catching motorists unaware and causing their vehicles to skid or, possibly even overturn.