Tunisia Accelerates Road Network Modernization with 80 Projects

Tunisia is embarking on a significant overhaul of its national road network, with nearly 80 projects underway and a total investment of 4.2 billion dinars. The Ministry of Equipment and Housing aims to permanently enhance citizen mobility, bolster inter-regional connectivity, and stimulate economic growth.

Khaled Atrach, Director General of Bridges and Highways, highlighted the progress on several "structuring projects" set to transform the country's infrastructure, particularly in Greater Tunis where traffic congestion remains a major challenge. The ministry has already completed 26 projects in the first half of 2026, including improvements to the La Manouba local road. An additional 45 projects are slated for completion by the end of the year, signaling an accelerated pace after years of delays attributed to technical and land acquisition issues.

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The government intends to accelerate the modernization of the national road network.

Among the most anticipated new projects are the Zarzis and Korba bypasses and the doubling of National Road No. 2 between Enfidha and Kairouan. In Greater Tunis, the X20 ring road, designed as the capital's second orbital route, is a flagship project. Despite earlier delays due to land expropriations and utility relocation, construction is now progressing rapidly, with completion of all sections, including those in La Manouba and Ariana governorates, targeted for the end of 2026. This infrastructure is expected to significantly alleviate traffic on congested routes and reduce travel times within the capital region.

Further afield, strategic projects continue to advance. The permanent link to Bizerte, a major undertaking comprising three components, is one such example. The ministry also announced the completion of doubling local road No. 525 in La Manouba, which now includes a new bridge over the Medjerda canal. This project enhances the connection between La Manouba and the X20 road, with potential future extensions towards the Jardins de Tunis, promising improved traffic flow in that area.

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We have taken the necessary measures. If we hadn't, they would have questioned us.