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Tunisia's Nabeul road project nears completion, aims to ease traffic

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The first two phases of the Route Régionale 27 doubling project in Nabeul, Tunisia, are nearing completion at 95% completion.
  • The third phase, connecting Menzel Temime to Kélibia, faces delays with only 40% completion despite a 40 million dinar budget and an 18-month timeline.
  • The 54-kilometer project aims to improve traffic flow for over 30,000 daily vehicles, with full completion expected by early July.

The Route Régionale 27 in Tunisia's Nabeul governorate is on the cusp of a major transformation, with the first two phases of its doubling project nearing 95% completion. This significant infrastructure upgrade is set to enhance traffic fluidity in the region, particularly connecting Nabeul to Menzel Temime via Korba.

However, the project's third phase, extending 9 kilometers from Menzel Temime to Kélibia, lags significantly behind schedule. Despite commencing in September 2023 with an 18-month completion target and a budget of 30 million dinars, it has only reached 40% completion. This phase is now progressing at a more accelerated pace to meet its objectives.

The final interventions are underway before the definitive completion of this structuring road axis intended to strengthen traffic flow in the region.

— Monia DhaïfiDirector of the project implementation unit at the regional directorate of equipment and housing of Nabeul, describing the progress of the first two phases.

The overall project, spanning 54 kilometers and including five bridges and several roundabouts, has encountered delays primarily due to land acquisition issues involving approximately 1,200 plots and 4,600 owners. The absence of published decrees for land regularization or expropriation also contributed to the setbacks.

Despite these challenges, regional authorities are pushing to finalize the remaining works, including roadside maintenance and public lighting, aiming for a full opening of the route in both directions by early July. This strategic infrastructure is expected to significantly improve the link between Nabeul and northern governorate delegations, accommodating a daily traffic volume exceeding 30,000 vehicles, which can surge to 50,000 during the summer season.

The works of this third phase, for which an envelope of 30 million dinars has been mobilized, are currently progressing at a more sustained pace after several delays, with the objective of finalizing it as soon as possible.

— Monia DhaïfiDirector of the project implementation unit at the regional directorate of equipment and housing of Nabeul, discussing the progress and challenges of the third phase.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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