As part of monitoring the progress of the second phase of the project to widen the southern entrance to the capital from two to four lanes, the Minister of Equipment and Housing, also responsible for managing the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, Slah Zouari, today carried out an inspection visit to the construction site.
During this visit, the minister noted the progress of the works to lay the wearing course in asphalt concrete (BB 0/14) on Regional Road No. 22. He also became aware of the progress status of the various components of the project, whose completion rate has reached 92%.
Slah Zouari also inquired about the progress of the installation of the noise barrier, intended to reduce noise nuisances for residents of the area. He also inspected the new bridge leading to Bab Alioua–Lacania and found it ready.
On this occasion, the minister emphasized the need to accelerate the completion of all components of the project within the prescribed deadlines. He also stressed the importance of paying particular attention to tree planting and to the landscaping and environmental design of the project.
