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Boumerdès Province Launches Ambitious Road Modernization Program
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Boumerdès Province Launches Ambitious Road Modernization Program

From El Watan · (8m ago) French Positive tone

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Boumerdès province is launching a significant road network modernization program, including the rehabilitation of National Road 25 (RN25).
  • The RN25 project, spanning 17 km between Tadmait and Takdemt, aims to improve safety and traffic flow on this strategic route connecting eastern communes to the RN12 and Tizi Ouzou.
  • A new bridge connecting Sidi Daoud to Benchoud is also under construction to enhance access to tourist areas and major roads, with further projects including bridge construction and rehabilitation of other national and regional roads.

Boumerdès, Algeria – The province of Boumerdès is embarking on an ambitious infrastructure development plan aimed at modernizing its road network and improving connectivity. The initiative, spearheaded by the provincial authorities, includes substantial upgrades to key national roads and the construction of vital bridges, promising significant economic and safety benefits for the region.

The development of the region requires the doubling of RN25 and RN24, but also the extension of the port and its connection to the railway line.

— Makhlouf KesbiaAn elected official expressing the need for broader infrastructure development in the region.

A major focus is the rehabilitation of National Road 25 (RN25), a 17-kilometer stretch between Tadmait and Takdemt. This critical artery, which has suffered from wear and tear, links the eastern communes of the wilaya to the RN12 and the neighboring Tizi Ouzou province. The project, budgeted at 441 million dinars, is expected to enhance traffic conditions and minimize accident risks, although concerns about potential disruptions during the peak summer season have been raised.

Further enhancing regional access, a new bridge is being constructed over the Sébaou wadi, connecting the tourist-rich area of Sidi Daoud to Benchoud. This 376-meter structure, with a 22-month completion timeline and a budget of 1 billion dinars, is poised to unlock the area's economic potential by linking it to major transportation routes. This development is particularly welcome in a region that has historically faced challenges related to isolation.

The works must be carried out at night to limit traffic jams, especially during the summer season.

— Unnamed road userA motorist expressing concern about potential traffic disruptions caused by roadworks.

Local representatives, like APW elected official Makhlouf Kesbia, emphasize that comprehensive development requires further expansion of key routes like RN25 and RN24, alongside port enhancements and rail links. The province has allocated 5.7 billion dinars for public works this year, covering new constructions and rehabilitations. While the projects aim to improve infrastructure, motorists are urging authorities to schedule construction work strategically, preferably at night, to mitigate traffic congestion, especially during the busy summer months.

The works should only be programmed on the degraded sections to avoid wasting money.

— Unnamed road userA road user suggesting efficiency in road rehabilitation projects.
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Originally published by El Watan in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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