New rest area to revive weary motorists in Xeno

A new rest area for motorists in Xeno, Savannakhet province has opened for public service this week after completion of the project.
The facility was built in previously vacant space at the junction of National Road No.13 and National Road 9W in Xeno, the capital of Outhoumphone district in Savannakhet province. The Japanese government supported the implementation of the project, which includes restaurants, parking lot, toilets, and other necessary facilities.

Xeno is well-known for its tasty grilled chicken which has been sold by local residents along Road No.13 for many years. Unfortunately, this practice has caused traffic congestion and potential hazards for motorists.
The completed project has transformed the empty space surrounded by the junction into a new commercial facility which is much easier for motorists to safely access.
Xeno is the major town of Outhoumphone district and the main stop for travellers along Road No.13 South and Road No.9 (East-West Economic Corridor).
The town has two large junctions. The first point is where National Road No.13 and Road 9W meet (the site of the new rest area) while there is another major intersection of Road No.13 and Road 9E around 3.5 kilometres away.
Under the Japanese support, traffic facilities at the second junction and the road between the two major intersections have been also improved. The Japanese supported project has been implemented by Japan International Cooperation System.
In his remarks at the project handover ceremony on Monday, Japanese Ambassador to Laos, Mr Takeshi Hikihara thanked all contributors to the successful project.
Also speaking at the event, Savannakhet province Governor Santiphap Phomvihane thanked participants in the realisation of the project and promised to utilise the facility to benefit local logistics and economy.

By Times Reporters
(Latest Update March 22, 2019)