October 12, 2026
Yap, FSM—Yap Governor Francis Itimai met with representatives of the World Bank on October 12 to discuss the commencement of infrastructure projects intended to improve roads and bridges and strengthen the state’s transportation network against climate-related damage.
According to a Facebook post from the Yap State Government, the meeting took place at 9:30 a.m. at the Governor’s Office. Itimai was joined by the Director of the Office of Administrative Services and the Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation.
Discussions centered on two World Bank-supported initiatives: the Prioritized Road Investment and Management Enhancements (PRIME) Project and the Strengthening Climate Resilience of Secondary Roads (SCORE) Project.
The PRIME Project focuses on improvements to primary roads and bridges, while SCORE targets strategic secondary roads, with an emphasis on improving transportation access and strengthening infrastructure against climate-related impacts.
Among the projects discussed was the Manta Ray Twin Bridge project, which falls under PRIME, along with proposed road improvements in the Western Loop area.
The projects are intended to improve connectivity between communities and provide more reliable transportation infrastructure, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding, erosion, and other weather-related damage.
Road and bridge improvements are especially important in Yap, where residents depend on the transportation network for access to schools, healthcare facilities, businesses, and government services.
The World Bank-supported projects are part of broader efforts to improve transportation infrastructure throughout the Federated States of Micronesia while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
During the meeting, Governor Itimai expressed appreciation to the World Bank representatives for their continued support of infrastructure development in Yap State.
The Yap State Government said the courtesy call provided an opportunity to discuss the commencement of the projects and continued coordination among the organizations responsible for their implementation.
The government’s announcement did not identify the World Bank representatives who attended, provide estimated construction costs, or specify when work on the Manta Ray Twin Bridge and Western Loop road improvements would begin.
It also did not provide anticipated completion dates for either project.
The meeting nevertheless indicated that the state government and World Bank representatives are continuing preparations for transportation improvements intended to provide safer and more dependable road access for Yap’s communities.
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