Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said construction works would remain out of the purview of wider COVID-19 restrictions that the government is set to impose from Wednesday.
Quader revealed the information while exchanging views with the engineers of Roads and Highways Department on Tuesday.
Quader, however, instructed all to follow necessary health guidelines while working on construction sites.
The minister reminded all that it was the proper time for construction works ahead of the rainy season.
He asked the officials concerned to renovate the roads during the lockdown period when vehicular movement would be infrequent.
The government earlier on Monday announced wider restrictions for one week starting from 6:00 am on April 14 to curb COVID-19 infections amid a sharp rise in cases.
All public transports, including domestic and international flights, will be suspended while markets and shopping malls will remain closed during the restriction period.
The offices of all public, private and autonomous bodies will also remain closed during this period, it said.
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