Minister of Equipment and Housing, Salah Zouari, Reviews Tunisia Highways Projects
Date: Tuesday (meeting held)
Location: Ministry of Equipment and Housing, Tunisia
Overview
Minister Salah Zouari chaired a working session focused on monitoring the projects of Tunisia Highways Company (Société Tunisie Autoroutes). The discussion emphasized accelerating construction works and enhancing services for road users.
Key Project Updates
| Project | Location | Current Progress | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renovation & maintenance of metal structures | A4 highway – Sidi Thabet & El Alia | Ongoing | Part of routine upkeep. |
| Entrance & exit station of Hergla | A1 highway | ≈ 40 % completed | Works are on schedule. |
| Reinforcement of A1 highway | Kilometer 69 | ≈ 60 % completed | Structural strengthening. |
New Initiatives Planned for 2026
- Safety barriers and metal structures – continued monitoring and upgrades.
- Rest‑area maintenance – regular cleaning, facility upgrades, and landscaping.
- Reforestation of the highway network – planting trees along corridors to improve the environment.
Challenges & Innovations
- Material supply shortages – identified as a bottleneck; the ministry is seeking alternative sources and better logistics.
- Modernisation of toll systems – introduction of new technologies to streamline payments.
Partnership Highlight
A strategic partnership was signed between Tunisia Highways Company and La Poste Tunisienne to enable:
- Automatic badge recharging via the D17 mobile app.
- Distribution of recharged badges through the Rapid Poste service.
Minister’s Remarks
- Increase work pace and adopt all necessary measures to meet project deadlines while ensuring user safety.
- Organisational overhaul – the company is undergoing restructuring and service modernisation to better serve citizens.
Attendees
- Chief of Staff
- CEO of Tunisia Highways Company
- Director General of Bridges and Roads
- Director General of Planning, Cooperation & Staff Training
- Several senior officials from the Ministry and the Company
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