Projects and Maintenance Director at the Ministry of Works, Municipalities & Urban Planning Sayyed Bader Alawi said that work on Malkiya entrance and roads in the vicinity are nearing completion. The project is part of the paving of dirt roads programme, aiming to provide infrastructure services as per priorities set for the Northern Governorate. 
According to Alawi, the Dirt Roads Program is part of the Government’s program aiming to improve infrastructure in the Kingdom, give priority to the paving of dirt roads in urban areas and create an integrated roads network in all areas in the Kingdom.
The Ministry has completed paving 90% of the roads in the block. Presently, work is underway to implement a number of storm water drainage tanks, construct speed humps and put in place traffic signs and ground markings. The project is hoped to serve 90 housing units and facilitate movement in Malkiya and the environs. 
Alawi explained that the project comprises of paving a total of 2.6km long roads, implementing ground channels for present and future use, implementing a storm water drainage network, installing a new lighting network, painting works and signage. The BD203,593 project was awarded to Al Wardi Contracting. 

Source: BNA