A new bridge has been opened to traffic in Ben Arous, Tunisia, as part of the expansion project of the southern entrance to the capital city of Tunis. The bridge was opened on Wednesday evening, and it is part of the third lot of the project. This new infrastructure aims to improve the fluidity of traffic and reduce congestion around the Grand Burned Hospital.

The opening ceremony of the new bridge was attended by Slah Zouari, the Minister of Equipment and Housing, and several other officials, including the governor of Ben Arous, Abdelhamid Boughedida, and representatives of the companies in charge of the works and the study office. The bridge is located at the intersection of the regional road n°22 and the national road n°3A, and it will allow users coming from El Mourouj and the national road n°3A to join Tunis via the regional road n°22.

The new bridge is expected to significantly improve traffic circulation in the area and reduce pressure on the roads around the Grand Burned Hospital. According to the Ministry of Equipment and Housing, this new infrastructure is an important step in the continuation of the project to extend the southern entrance to the capital. The ministry said that the bridge will help to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow in the area.

The project to extend the southern entrance to Tunis aims to improve the traffic flow and reduce congestion in the area. The project includes several components, and the opening of the new bridge is one of the key steps in its implementation. The bridge will help to reduce the traffic pressure on the roads around the Grand Burned Hospital and improve the overall circulation in the area.

During the opening ceremony, Minister Slah Zouari called on the companies in charge of the project to accelerate the pace of work to complete the other components of the project as soon as possible. He emphasized the importance of completing the project on time to improve traffic circulation and reduce congestion in the area.

The governor of Ben Arous, Abdelhamid Boughedida, and other officials present at the ceremony welcomed the opening of the new bridge and emphasized its importance for the local community. They said that the bridge will help to improve traffic circulation and reduce congestion in the area, which will have a positive impact on the daily lives of residents.

The new bridge is a significant addition to the infrastructure of the Ben Arous region, and it is expected to have a positive impact on traffic circulation and congestion in the area. The Ministry of Equipment and Housing said that it will continue to work on the project to extend the southern entrance to Tunis and complete its various components.

Key points

  • The new bridge in Ben Arous aims to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion around the Grand Burned Hospital.
  • The bridge is part of the expansion project of the southern entrance to Tunis.
  • The Ministry of Equipment and Housing called on the companies in charge of the project to accelerate the pace of work to complete the other components of the project.

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