The Algerian province of Tebessa announced on September 27, 2026, that a section of the highway connecting Bouismaeil and Douawda will be temporarily closed in both directions. The closure is part of a project to demolish a pedestrian overpass located in the Yacobi Amar neighborhood of Douawda municipality, which is deemed to be at risk of collapse. The demolition work is scheduled to take place on Sunday evening and Monday morning.
According to the province's statement, the highway will be closed from 11 PM on Sunday to 6 AM on Monday. The work is part of a larger project to modernize the highway between Bouismaeil and Douawda. During the closure, traffic will be redirected through alternative routes to minimize disruptions to travelers. The authorities have put in place a plan to manage traffic flow and ensure public safety during the closure.
For traffic traveling from Bouismaeil to Algiers, drivers will be redirected onto the municipal road adjacent to Yacobi Amar school, which leads to provincial road 57, and then onto the highway via the Colonel Abbas interchange. Conversely, for traffic traveling from Algiers to Bouismaeil, drivers will be redirected from the Colonel Abbas interchange onto national road 11, passing through Douawda and Fouka, before rejoining the highway via the Bouismaeil interchange.
The Tebessa province has urged road users to exercise caution, reduce their speed, and comply with traffic signs and directions in the work area to ensure public safety and prevent accidents. The authorities are working to complete the demolition and modernization work as quickly as possible to minimize disruptions to travelers and local residents.
The pedestrian overpass in question is located in the Yacobi Amar neighborhood of Douawda municipality and has been deemed to be at risk of collapse. The demolition work is being carried out as part of a larger project to upgrade the highway and ensure public safety. The authorities have assured that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the work is completed safely and efficiently.
The closure of the highway is expected to cause some disruptions to travelers, but the authorities have put in place measures to minimize the impact. The alternative routes have been designated to manage traffic flow and reduce congestion. The work is expected to be completed by Monday morning, and the highway will be reopened to traffic.
The Tebessa province has apologized for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of the highway and has urged road users to plan their journeys accordingly. The authorities are working to complete the modernization project as quickly as possible to improve road safety and reduce travel times for road users.
Key points
- The highway between Bouismaeil and Douawda will be temporarily closed on September 27, 2026, for demolition of a collapsing pedestrian overpass.
- Traffic will be redirected through alternative routes during the closure to minimize disruptions to travelers.
- The work is part of a larger project to modernize the highway and ensure public safety.
