Tonga, May 1 -- Thousands of Tongans will see more reliable access to jobs, markets, and essential services as new support strengthens resilient roads, bridges, and urban infrastructure on Tongatapu. A new project will help reduce flooding, keep transport links open during extreme weather, and protect the economic activity that communities depend on.The Tonga Sustainable Economic Corridors and Urban Resilience Project is made possible through a strong partnership between the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the Government of Tonga. The World Bank has approved US$40 million in grant financing through the International Development Association (IDA), while the Asian Development Bank and the Tongan Government are contributing an addi...