The project is helping to diminish the physical barrier between Latvia and Estonia by reconstructing the cross-border road from Karksi-Nuia to Rūjiena.Previously, connections between Karksi-Nuia in Estonia and Rūjiena in Latvia were possible only by dusty gravel road, which was especially challenging in bad weather conditions. Now the local inhabitants, visitors and transit cars can enjoy a smooth drive on freshly laid asphalt. Also the local businesses benefit from the improved infrastructure, which is very important for economic development of this remote border area. Achievements: The reconstruction works involved the state road nr. 54 from Karksi-Nuia–Lilli to Latvian border, and Latvian state road P17 Valmiera – Rūjiena – Estonian border in the sections between Koņi - Estonian border and Seda River - Rūjiena. Altogether 14 km long dust-free road was built in Estonia and 7,8 km - in Latvia. In addition, 6,4 km of old asphalt road was reconstructed in Latvia. More information please find at: http://www.estlat.eu/programme/supported-projects/?project=11