The Lae City Authority is set to upgrade more roads this year, with priority on suburban streets and major arterial roads. This was made known by the Lae MP John Rosso via a post on his social media. He explained that this continuing road works are from the previous year years through the partnership with Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) and funding from the National Government. Rosso explained that so far, they have completed Eriku streets right up to Taun street, 2mile to 4mile, Kamkumung and Tent City (in progress). Marterial roads upgraded includes the Unitech-Tent City, Bumbu Road (Golf Club), Chinatown-Malahang, Mangola street (Lae Old Airport) and now the Erica street around the main wharf area. Major arterial roads or industrial roads are responsibilities of the National Government, but we are committed to ensure we partner with GoPNG and DoW to ensure these vital roads are fixed and upgraded. “I will continue to chase funding to support DoW to rehabilitate National Government responsibility roads in our city.” “Thank you to the Marape PANGU government, DoW, IRC, the business community in Lae and all taxpayers in ensuring that we upgraded many of the neglected road systems in the city which have been neglected for decades.” The Lae MP said that the Erica street roads where Coca Cola factory and steamships properties are located is one of the most important economic road in the city. Road is now ready to be sealed with concrete and will be available in a month time to be opened. “My appeal to all our road users is to respect the contractors on the roadworks. Let us be patient with them as they continue their good work in upgrading our roads in the city.” More updates on the road projects in Lae will be given here for the taxpayers benefit as work towards a better Lae in 2024.