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The government says it is moving to increase the quality of roads here by allocating more funding to the Public Works Department.<\/div>\n
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Although the quantum of increase for road rehabilitation and construction could not be immediately determined, the Minister of Works is expected to provide an estimate which will likely be taken to Parliament for approval in subsequent budget years.<\/div>\n
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The Cabinet said at its most recent meeting that it is determined to ensure that smooth roads become a reality across the country, and at the same time, make certain that drivers do not imperil their lives and property by reckless driving and speeding when road surfaces are improved.<\/div>\n
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It is estimated that there are 400 miles of road across Antigua and more than a majority are in need of rehabilitation.<\/div>\n
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Car ownership has increased exponentially in these past five years\u2014following the reduction of import taxes on used cars by the Gaston Browne administration\u2014the usage of roads has also increased.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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