Riga issues tender to upgrade traffic light systems

Latvia's Riga City Council is planning to upgrade street lightning systems, including traffic and safety lights in several city areas. For this purpose, a public construction tender has been invited. The project's value is estimated at LVL 1.03mn (US$2.08 million), of which the European Regional Development Fund will co-finance LVL 0.55mn. Closing date for tender bids is 9 May 2011.
May 21, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Latvia's Riga City Council is planning to upgrade street lightning systems, including traffic and safety lights in several city areas. For this purpose, a public construction tender has been invited. The project's value is estimated at LVL 1.03mn (US$2.08 million), of which the European Regional Development Fund will co-finance LVL 0.55mn. Closing date for tender bids is 9 May 2011.

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