The earthquake repair bill for roads in Papua New Guinea's Enga, Southern Highlands and Hela provinces is expected to be more than $US12 million, according to PNG's Works Secretary David Wereh.
A road in Komo, Hela province of Papua New Guinea, affected by the 7.5 earthquake 26 February 2018. Photo: Supplied
Mr Wereh told PNG's The National some feeder roads in the provinces were badly damaged, including the Highlands Highway.
Mr Wereh said a number of sections had been damaged and completely destroyed after February's 7.5 magnitude earthquake, resulting in the highway closing down.
He said assessments were made and a Cabinet submission drawn up with an estimated cost breakdown for restoration work coming to around $12.4m.
Last week Prime Minister Peter O'Neill told Parliament total commitments towards the earthquake recovery stood at around $15.5m.
