Algeria's public works ministry has announced that road construction and maintenance projects are intensifying in 12 provinces across the country. The projects, part of the 2026 program, aim to modernize and strengthen major highways, improving road safety and connectivity. The provinces involved are Bordj Badji Mokhtar, El Bayadh, Bouira, M'Sila, Mesaad, Tébessa, Tindouf, Oum El Bouaghi, Aïn Témouchent, Batna, Boussaâda, and El M'Ghair.
In Bordj Badji Mokhtar, the construction of National Road 6 (RN 6), which connects the provincial capital to Timiaouine, is underway. The project, handled by the National Public Works Company (SNTP), involves the renovation of a 30 km stretch of road. The work is currently at the stage of laying a base layer of gravel-bitumen. This project aims to improve the road network and facilitate transportation in the region.
In El Bayadh, the public works director inspected the progress of the RN 111 reinforcement project towards Tiaret. The project, which spans 10.5 km, has made significant progress, with over 50% completion. The project aims to improve road safety and connectivity between the two provinces. In Bouira, work is ongoing on the modernization of Provincial Road 93 (CW 93), which spans 20 km and passes through the communes of Lakhdaria, Maala, and Zbarbar.
In Mesaad, the bitumen-laying work on the road connecting the Laghouat and Ouled Djellal provinces has resumed. The 50 km stretch of road serves several localities, including Ghamameur, Oum El Khecheb, and Oum El Adhaim. The project aims to improve road connectivity and facilitate the transportation of goods and people. In Tébessa, the construction of a communal road connecting Ghibar Oum Khaled to Tlidjène is ongoing, along with the development of access roads in the Stah Guentis area.
In Tindouf, the maintenance and renewal of horizontal signage on RN 50 are underway, covering the stretch of road leading to Hassi Khebi via Oum El Assel. In Oum El Bouaghi, the rehabilitation project of CW 08 has been completed on a 9 km stretch, benefiting the commune of Boghrara Saoudi. The project aims to improve road safety and connectivity in the region. In Aïn Témouchent, maintenance work on RN 02 is ongoing between El Malah and Aïn Témouchent, covering a distance of 12.6 km.
In Batna, the duplication project of the road connecting RN 88 to RN 03 is progressing steadily over a distance of 56 km. In Boussaâda, the reinforcement work on RN 89 is ongoing over 10 km, specifically on the stretch connecting El Hamel to Djebel Messaad. These projects aim to improve road safety and reduce congestion in the region. The public works ministry is working to complete these projects and improve the overall road network in Algeria.
The El M'Ghair project, which involves the reinforcement of RN 03, is nearing completion. The 10 km stretch of road, located between Djamaa and Sidi Amrane, has reached 100% completion in terms of laying the bitumen layer, treating the shoulders with gypsum sand, and finalizing road markings. The project aims to improve road safety and connectivity in the region. The ministry's efforts to modernize and strengthen the road network are expected to have a positive impact on the country's infrastructure and economy.
Key points
- Algeria's public works ministry has launched road construction and maintenance projects in 12 provinces to modernize and strengthen major highways.
- The projects aim to improve road safety, connectivity, and transportation in the regions.
- The projects are part of the 2026 program and involve the renovation of over 200 km of roads.
