The Algiers-Tebaza highway in Algeria was closed temporarily on Monday for upgrade works. The closure affects the section of the highway between Algiers and Bousmaïl in Tebaza province. According to a statement from Tebaza province authorities, the closure is necessary for the completion of the highway's modernization works. The section of the highway was closed to traffic from 9am to 6pm on Monday.
The closure is required for the laying of a new asphalt layer on the highway section. The authorities have arranged for traffic to be diverted during the closure period. Vehicles heading to Tebaza will be redirected from the Colonel Abbas interchange onto National Road 11, then through the coastal towns of Douawda and Fouka, before rejoining the highway at the Bousmaïl interchange.
The authorities have apologized to road users for any inconvenience caused by the closure and upgrade works. Drivers are advised to exercise caution, reduce their speed, and follow traffic signs and directions in the work area to ensure their safety and that of workers. The upgrade works are part of a larger project to modernize and expand the Algiers-Tebaza highway.
The Algiers-Tebaza highway is a major transportation artery, with a high volume of traffic throughout the year. According to the Public Works Directorate, around 20,000 vehicles use the highway daily during normal periods, and this number doubles to 40,000 during peak periods. The upgrade works are aimed at improving the highway's capacity and safety.
The upgrade project, launched in April, involves the modernization and expansion of the highway from Bousmaïl to Douawda, at a cost of around 2 billion Algerian dinars. The project aims to improve the highway's infrastructure and reduce congestion. The authorities have assured road users that the works will be completed as soon as possible to minimize disruptions.
The closure and upgrade works are part of a broader effort to improve Algeria's transportation infrastructure. The government has invested heavily in road construction and upgrade projects in recent years, aiming to improve road safety and reduce congestion. The Algiers-Tebaza highway upgrade project is expected to have a significant impact on the region's transportation network.
The authorities have urged road users to plan their journeys accordingly and to follow traffic directions during the closure period. The upgrade works are expected to be completed soon, and the highway will be reopened to traffic. Motorists are advised to stay informed about the latest developments and to exercise caution when using the highway.
Key points
- The Algiers-Tebaza highway was closed temporarily on Monday for upgrade works.
- The closure affects the section of the highway between Algiers and Bousmaïl in Tebaza province.
- The upgrade project aims to improve the highway's infrastructure and reduce congestion.
