Core Business

The core business of the Highways Department is as follows:

to expand and improve the road network in order to meet the growth in traffic demand, serve new development areas and facilitate the movement of people and goods both within the territory and across the boundary in accordance with approved programmes and at the same time contribute towards sustainable development.
to maintain the integrity of the road network with particular emphasis on safety and serviceability, and implement local road infrastructure works to facilitate and cope with the public and private sector developments.
to implement the Railway Development Strategy and formulate plans for further development of the railway network.
to provide technical support and set standards for the construction and maintenance of the road network.