The construction of two projects of Modjo-Hawassa expressway is being undertaken as per of schedule while bidding process sees finalization to commence the last two projects, Ethiopian Road Authority (ERA) told The Ethiopian Herald. The 202.5 Kms expressway construction which costs 13 billion Birr is phased in four projects, Modjo-Meki , Meki-Zeway, Zeway-Arsi Negele and Arsi Negele-Hawassa, said ERA Communication Director, Samson Wondimu. Modjo-Meki project, 56.4 Kms, which is under construction at a cost of 3.6 billion Birr will be completed late in the coming Ethiopian year, he said, adding 58.1 percent of the finance was obtained from African Development Bank (AfDB) and the remaining 41.9 percent was covered by the government of Ethiopia. "The road passes on route that had no road previously; hence, it is sure to enhance socio-economic activities." The second phase, 37 Kms Meki-Zeway project, worth over two billion Birr is also 24 percent complete with finance s