The project will involve construction of a 274-kilometer (km) coastal road from Nga Yoke Kaung Township, Pathein District, Ayeyarwady Region to Gwa Township, Rakhine State. It aims to help spur economic development and improve security along the 274-km stretch.

The project is in accordance with the Government’s action plan involving development of market and logistics infrastructure to ensure agricultural and aquacultural productivity to achieve its job creation goal. It is aligned with the Government’s strategy of building a priority infrastructure base that facilitates sustainable growth and economic diversification.

The construction of the coastal road will facilitate transport of agricultural and fisheries products from Ayeyarwady Region and other neighbouring regions to all over the world through the Asian and ASEAN Highways.