What are the benefits of a paved highway between Kabul and Kandahar?
The most obvious benefit is the reduced travel time between the two largest cities in Afghanistan and a reduction in transport costs. Travel time between Kabul and Kandahar has been dramatically reduced from two days to less than five hours. The ability of goods and people to move quickly between Kabul and Kandahar will have a significant impact on both local and national economies. Up and down its length, the highway will enable farmers to reach markets faster and increase people’s access to employment, schools, and health care. At a regional level, the highway will improve linkages between south central Asia trade routes. And, as an important part of the country’s ring highway system, the highway will show the commitment of the government to national unity, security, and development. The highway will be a source of tremendous pride to the people of Afghanistan at many levels. A significant short-term benefit of the highway project is the generation of employment opportunities, both n
