Tunisia's Siliana governorate is reviewing its road and bridge development projects. On October 2, 2026, Governor Khaled Waari chaired a meeting to discuss the infrastructure projects in the region. The meeting was held at the governorate's headquarters and focused on the progress of various road and bridge projects being implemented by the regional equipment administration.
According to the governorate, 17 national projects have been completed recently, covering a total length of 325.12 kilometers and costing approximately 159.47 million Tunisian dinars. Additionally, six national projects are currently underway, spanning 63.771 kilometers and costing 131.567 million dinars. These projects aim to improve the region's road network and enhance connectivity.
The governorate is also working on several other projects, including the improvement of the numbered road network, with 108.2 kilometers of roads being upgraded at a cost of 166.2 million dinars. Furthermore, 47.4 kilometers of roads are being reinforced at a cost of 54.65 million dinars. These projects are part of a broader effort to enhance the region's infrastructure and promote economic development.
In addition to the ongoing projects, 13 national projects are currently in the study phase, covering a total length of 204.05 kilometers. These projects involve the construction of highways and numbered roads, as well as bridges. The governorate is also working on several other initiatives, including the development of rural roads and the implementation of maintenance projects.
The meeting also discussed the challenges facing the implementation of these projects and potential solutions to address them. Participants reviewed the progress of 18 projects that have been delegated or allocated, covering a total length of 79.6 kilometers and costing 22.5 million dinars. These projects include maintenance works and other initiatives aimed at improving the region's infrastructure.
The Siliana governorate is working with various stakeholders, including the regional council, the regional development agency, and local municipalities, to implement these projects. For example, the regional council has launched 32 projects covering 126 kilometers of roads at a cost of 46 million dinars. The regional development agency is also implementing several projects, including four initiatives covering 45.3 kilometers of roads at a cost of 13.9 million dinars.
The governorate has also made progress in bridge construction, with six bridges completed on the numbered road network at a cost of 18.754 million dinars. The meeting concluded with a discussion of the next steps and the importance of continued collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of these projects and the development of the region's infrastructure.
Key points
- The Siliana governorate has completed 17 national road and bridge projects and has six more underway.
- The governorate is working on several other projects, including the improvement of the numbered road network and the construction of highways.
- The meeting discussed the challenges facing the implementation of these projects and potential solutions to address them.
