The main initiative to improve the road condition in Port Vila came about because Vanuatu is hosting the Pacific Islands Forum meeting, scheduled shortly after the independence celebration on 30 July.
However, it is yet to be decided if PIF would be cancelled or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Coordinator of the 40th Independence Anniversary event, Fred Samuel, said upgrade works have already begun in Port Vila with a new road at Colardeau to Independence Park being cleared before it will be sealed.
