Egypt Approves Land Expropriation for Cairo-Alexandria Road Development, Allocates 440 Million Pounds for Compensation

Egypt is moving forward with a significant development project to upgrade the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issuing a decree to classify the road's expansion in Beheira Governorate as a public utility.

The decision, based on constitutional and legal frameworks, follows a previous decree in 2021 that designated the 160-kilometer road across Giza, Menoufia, Beheira, and Alexandria governorates for development. The Ministry of Transport submitted an explanatory memorandum to renew the decree, facilitating the disbursement of compensation to affected landowners.

The General Authority for Roads and Bridges has deposited 440 million Egyptian pounds as an initial compensation fund. The Ministry of Transport's memorandum included approved lists from the Beheira Survey Directorate detailing the landowners whose property is required for the project, along with relevant survey maps.

This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Ministry of Transport to enhance Egypt's road network. The goal is to achieve better traffic fluidity and significantly reduce accidents on heavily used routes through development and duplication projects, including the vital Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road.