Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The Government has successfully concluded discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilise a loan amounting to US$ 90 million to enhance road transport efficiency by improving connectivity between selected rural communities and key socioeconomic centers, while also strengthening the institutional capacity of national road agencies. The loan, extended from ADB will support the upgrading of 500 kilometers of rural access roads to all-weather, climate-resilient standards that are inclusive and friendly to the elderly, women, children, and persons with disabilities.The programme will facilitate the rehabilitation of about 21 kilometers of national roads and the maintenance of 100 kilometers of rural access ro...