The Tunisian Ministry of Equipment and Housing has announced that a partial traffic diversion on the southern entrance to the capital, Tunis, will continue until November 3, 2026. The diversion is in place to facilitate the demolition of the Lakania bridge, a project that is nearing completion. As of November 1, the demolition work had reached 100% completion in the direction of Hammamet and approximately 75% in the direction of Tunis.
The Lakania bridge demolition project is expected to be completed by November 3, 2026. Until then, road users are advised to follow alternative routes to minimize disruptions. For those traveling from the city center towards the southern suburbs and Hammamet, the recommended route is via the Saint-Gobain road towards Mqrin, then the Mqrin-Ryadh bridge, followed by the national road number 1 towards Ben Arous, and finally continuing to the Bir El Kassia interchange.
For those heading to the city center, there are several alternative routes available. One option is to take the Bir El Kassia interchange, then the national road number 1, followed by the Mqrin-Ryadh bridge, and finally the Saint-Gobain road towards the capital. Another option is to take the national road number 1, either via the bend towards the Radès stadium, then the intersection of the New City, followed by the Chousha Radès intersection, and from there towards the Radès-Halq El Wad bridge, and then joining the city center or the northern suburbs.
A third alternative route for those heading to the city center is via the Lakania bridge, using the intersections of Wardia 1 and Wardia 2 towards the Bab Alioua square, then the Revolon bridge, followed by the Mansouf Bey street, and finally the Arab Maghreb street (Z4 road). The Ministry of Equipment and Housing has thanked road users for their understanding and cooperation.
The ministry has also urged road users to respect the traffic signs and markings, exercise caution, and reduce their speed in areas where work is being carried out. The partial traffic diversion is in place to ensure the safe and efficient completion of the Lakania bridge demolition project.
The project aims to improve the infrastructure and traffic flow in the southern entrance to Tunis. Once completed, it is expected to reduce congestion and enhance the overall driving experience for road users. The Ministry of Equipment and Housing is working to minimize disruptions and ensure that road users are informed and prepared for the changes.
The announcement of the partial traffic diversion and alternative routes has been made through various media channels, including social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Road users are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and to follow the recommended routes to avoid any inconvenience.
Key points
- The Lakania bridge demolition project is nearing completion and is expected to be finished by November 3, 2026.
- The partial traffic diversion on the southern entrance to Tunis will continue until November 3, 2026.
- Road users are advised to follow alternative routes and exercise caution in areas where work is being carried out.
