A new bridge has been opened to traffic at the interchange connecting Regional Road 22 to National Road 3A, near the Ben Arous Burn Center. The bridge is part of the third lot of the southern entrance to Tunis extension project, one of the main road construction projects aimed at improving traffic flow between the southern suburbs and Greater Tunis. The bridge allows vehicles arriving in Tunis from Regional Road 22 to continue their journey directly without passing through the intersection in front of the Burn Center.
The new bridge is designed to eliminate some of the traffic conflicts concentrated at this point and reduce congestion in a heavily used sector. The intersection of the Burn Center is a key passage point for traffic between Ben Arous, southern suburbs, and Tunis. The converging traffic can cause congestion, especially when different flows intersect at the same level. The new bridge introduces a separation of flows, allowing vehicles on Regional Road 22 to cross the interchange without passing through the hospital intersection.
The change is expected to be primarily operational, with less stopping at the intersection, more continuous traffic, and reduced pressure on nearby roads. Minister of Equipment and Housing Salah Zouari supervised the opening of the bridge and presented it as an important step in the progress of the southern entrance to Tunis extension project. He called on the construction group to accelerate the completion of the other components of the project.
The new bridge is part of a much larger road project. The extension of the southern entrance to Tunis aims to reorganize and strengthen a strategic axis connecting the capital to the southern governorates and urban areas. The goal is to address traffic on the entire axis, not just through the punctual development of intersections. The project includes several interventions on interchanges, engineering structures, and road infrastructure to improve the capacity and fluidity of this major access to Tunis.
The project is being carried out in lots, with the newly opened bridge part of the third lot. Its opening constitutes an intermediate step, improving traffic flow at a specific point but not signaling the completion of the entire extension project. The construction group is working on the remaining components, which will further enhance traffic flow and overall road infrastructure in the region.
The extension project will have a significant impact on daily commutes and traffic patterns in and around Tunis. By improving traffic flow and reducing congestion, the project aims to enhance the overall quality of life for residents and improve connectivity between the capital and southern regions. The project's progress will be closely watched by local authorities and residents who will benefit from the improved infrastructure.
The project's timeline and completion date have not been disclosed, but Minister Zouari's call to accelerate the completion of the remaining components suggests that the authorities are eager to see the project through to its conclusion. Once completed, the southern entrance to Tunis extension project will be a significant addition to the region's road infrastructure, providing a safer and more efficient route for thousands of commuters.
Key points
- The new bridge is part of a larger project to improve traffic flow between Tunis and southern regions.
- The bridge allows vehicles to bypass the intersection in front of the Ben Arous Burn Center, reducing congestion.
- The project aims to reorganize and strengthen a strategic axis connecting Tunis to southern governorates and urban areas.
