Papua New Guinea commits over K20 billion to road infrastructure under ConnectPNG program

Prime Minister James Marape has announced a significant government investment in national infrastructure, stating that over K20 billion has been committed to road development projects across Papua New Guinea. The announcement came during the second parliamentary sitting of 2026, as Marape presented a seven-year performance report.

The extensive road infrastructure initiative falls under the ConnectPNG program. This ambitious plan encompasses the rehabilitation and upgrading of national highways, provincial roads, and crucial rural access routes. It also focuses on addressing "missing links" in the transportation network, aiming to connect communities across all regions of the country.

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The government had committed over K20 billion to road infrastructure covering 16,580 kilometres of the national road network.

Collectively, these projects are set to cover an impressive 16,580 kilometers of the national road network. The government's commitment underscores its focus on improving connectivity and facilitating economic activity through enhanced transportation infrastructure.

Further details on the specific projects and timelines are expected as the government continues to implement the ConnectPNG program. The investment signals a major push towards modernizing the country's infrastructure and fostering development.

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The ConnectPNG programme encompasses the rehabilitation and upgrading of national highways, provincial roads, rural access roads and missing links across all regions of our country.