Channel8 Exclusive: Slemani Highway Expansion Projects Advance Across Governorate
At a Glance
- Several highway projects underway in Slemani.
- Multiple road expansions already completed.
- Three new projects to begin this year.
- Deputy PM's office revives stalled infrastructure.
Information obtained by Channel8 indicates that despite the ongoing financial crisis in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, major highway projects across Slemani Governorate are progressing, with completed road expansions, active construction sites, and additional projects scheduled to begin before the end of the year.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Channel8 has learned that several strategic highway projects are being completed simultaneously across the governorate.
- Four major road expansions have already been completed.
- Construction is ongoing on four additional highway projects.
- Three new road projects are expected to break ground before the end of the year.
Highway Development Continues
Information obtained by Channel8 shows that the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is continuing work to upgrade the road network across Slemani Governorate by completing stalled infrastructure projects and preparing new highway developments.
The projects are moving forward despite ongoing financial challenges facing both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Completed Road Projects
According to the information, expansion work has been completed on the following routes:
- Saydsadiq–Halabja
- Kalar–Kifri
- Kalar–Darbandikhan
- Arbat–Zarayan
Projects Under Construction
Construction is currently underway on several strategic highways, including:
- Chwarqurna–Dukan
- Zarayan–Darbandikhan
- Qaladiza–Sharbazher
- Expansion of the Slemani–Arbat highway
More Projects to Begin This Year
Preparations have also been completed for three additional projects.
According to Channel8's information, engineering designs have been finalized for the following routes:
- Dukan–Koya
- Kawlos–Penjwen
- Tasluja–Bani Maqan
Construction on all three projects is expected to begin before the end of the year.
Two-Part Infrastructure Strategy
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is implementing the road program through a two-part strategy.
The first focuses on reviving and completing dual-carriageway projects that had previously stalled because of budget shortages.
The second involves preparing engineering plans to expand remaining single-lane regional roads into modern dual-carriageways.
FYI
Road expansion has remained one of the Kurdistan Region's key infrastructure priorities, with authorities seeking to improve transportation links between cities, districts, and border areas. Officials say the projects are intended to reduce travel times, improve road safety, and strengthen regional trade and logistics despite continuing financial constraints.
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