94. Full realisation of benefits from the development of GMS transport
corridors has met with a number of challenges, including (i) the absence of road links or bridges, and the poor condition of some road spans limiting the effectiveness of the regional corridors; (ii) growth
of international traffic on the GMS corridors has been restricted by
the failure to fully implement the CBTA, delaying freight at key border crossing points; and, (iii) the limited development of infrastructure supportive of economic activity
along the corridors has contributed to slower than expected traffic growth. Current efforts to address
these include (i) the focus on completing and rehabilitating such missing links; (ii) the TTF programme of action under development which is expected to address the various impediments to the effective implementation of CBTA measures; and (iii) encouraging more industrial estates along the corridors to
benefit from the improved road links.