NTU has been shortlisted for the EIB financed project in Morocco

NTU has been short-listed for the EIB financed project in Morocco Study into central highway - RN8 Fes - Marrakech – feasibility study and preliminary design The overall objective of the technical assistance operation is to support the Government in the road sector. This is to support in upgrading the national road RN8 between Fès and Marrakech for a total of 449 km, as well as the development annex at the level of R503 road between RN8 and RN13 (Meknès-Ar Rachidia ) for a distance of 94km. The assistance is limited as a first step to the feasibility study and the preparation of a preliminary design. The specific objective of the study is to support the developer in the modernization and upgrade of strategic and structural axis which is needed to complement the motorway network including the completion of the section during construction between Settat and Beni Mellal. The feasibility study's purpose is to access the engineering, economic and environmental impact for RN8 between Fès and Marrakech and the annex link for R503. Contract value: EUR 645 000 Duration of the contract – 8 months