The government has announced plans to build a new road connecting the cities of A and B. The new road is expected to increase the economic activity in the region, boost trade and tourism, and improve the quality of life for the local residents. The new road will be approximately 50 kilometers long and will be built in three phases. Phase 1 will start on January 1st, phase 2 will start 12 months after the start of phase 1, and phase 3 will start 12 months after the start of phase 2. Each phase will take 12 months to complete. The total estimated cost of the project is 100 million dollars, but the government is confident that the increased economic activity will result in a significant return on investment.