The Tunisian Ministry of Equipment and Housing has announced a partial diversion of traffic on the southern entrance to Tunis, specifically on Regional Road 22. This diversion is necessary for the commencement of work on the final layer of asphaltic concrete in the direction of Hammamet, as part of section 2. The traffic diversion will last for 7 days, starting Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
As a result of the diversion, the number of lanes will be reduced from four to two in each direction, affecting both those heading to the city center and those going to Sousse and Hammamet, in the Hay El Noor area. During peak hours, alternative routes can be used depending on the destination. For those coming from the city center towards the southern suburbs and Hammamet, they can take the Saint-Gobain road towards Mqren, then cross the Mqren-Ryadh bridge, and continue on National Road 1 towards Ben Arous.
For those heading to the city center, there are three alternative routes available. The first route involves starting from the Bir El Kassia interchange, then taking National Road 1, crossing the Mqren-Ryadh bridge, and continuing on the Saint-Gobain road towards the capital. The second route involves taking National Road 1, entering via the bend towards Radès stadium, then the New City intersection, followed by the Chousha Radès intersection, and heading towards the Radès-Halq El Wad bridge.
The third alternative route involves taking the bend from the Housing Bank side, towards the Chousha Radès bridge. The Ministry of Equipment and Housing advises all road users to take necessary precautions, allowing extra time for travel, especially during peak hours, and to be cautious and reduce speed in areas under construction.
Users are also advised to respect the traffic signs in place and follow the proposed alternative routes to ensure their safety and the smooth flow of traffic. This diversion is necessary to complete the infrastructure work and improve the road network in the region. The Ministry urges road users to be vigilant and adapt to the changed traffic conditions.
The work on the final layer of asphaltic concrete is part of a larger project to upgrade the road network in Tunisia. The Ministry of Equipment and Housing is responsible for maintaining and improving the country's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and highways. The partial diversion of traffic on the southern entrance to Tunis is a temporary measure to facilitate this work.
The Ministry of Equipment and Housing has assured that it will do its best to minimize disruptions to traffic and daily life. The 7-day diversion period is expected to be completed by November 16, 2026, after which normal traffic flow will be restored. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow the recommended alternative routes to avoid congestion and delays.
Key points
- The diversion will reduce the number of lanes from four to two in each direction on Regional Road 22.
- Alternative routes have been designated for those heading to the city center or the southern suburbs and Hammamet.
- The diversion is expected to last for 7 days, starting November 9, 2026.
