In the aftermath of devastating floods that have left their mark across the Moroccan landscape, the Moroccan government has initiated a comprehensive emergency road rehabilitation program valued at MAD 3 billion ($323 million). The announcement came from the Equipment and Water Minister, Nizar Baraka, during a parliamentary question session at the House of Representatives. Baraka emphasized that the funds will be allocated to restore road sections affected by the floods, not only in the most heavily impacted provinces like Chefchaouen, Taza, and Taounate but across the nation’s various regions.
The minister revealed that around MAD 1.5 billion ($161 million) will be dedicated to direct road repairs, demonstrating the government’s commitment to restoring connectivity. The program’s scope extends beyond immediate repairs, as it aims to support all areas that have suffered infrastructure damage as a result of recent weather events. The response has been coordinated with the Ministry of Interior, acknowledging the significant impact on roads and technical structures nationwide.
The emergency plan is part of a broader infrastructure strategy focusing on enhancing national connectivity. Key projects include the construction of a major expressway between Guercif and Nador, which is anticipated to improve access to the Nador West Med Port. Additionally, authorities are planning a 59-kilometer continental highway that will connect Rabat and Casablanca, further improving regional road access.
In an effort to ensure balanced territorial development, the ministry is also expanding expressways, dual carriageways, and rural routes through partnerships with regional and provincial councils. Minister Baraka highlighted that these initiatives are designed to reduce regional gaps in road access, thereby fostering more equitable development across the country.
Source: moroccoworldnews
Original author: Firdaous Naim
