Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab hailed the progress made so far in implementing projects in the national roads network and maintenance works.

He, meanwhile, underlined the need of abiding by security rules during implementing the various phases of the projects, especially the Ring Road.

This came during Mahlab's meeting Monday to follow up the executive stance of the national roads network, including maintenance works.

At the beginning of the meeting, the transport minister reviewed the projects of the national roads network, which is being implemented by the ministry.

A range of measures were taken to increase implementation rates, including holding periodic meetings with the companies to review THE implementation level and intensify field visits to the projects, he added.