Development Road Project: Initial Designs Finalised, Progress Continues

The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Sunday that it has successfully completed the initial design phase for the ambitious development road project, which encompasses both land and rail tracks. This phase has achieved 100% completion, encompassing comprehensive topographic surveys and soil investigations conducted earlier.

According to the Ministry’s media office, work has now progressed to the final design phase. This next stage will refine the initial plans by focusing on specific project elements, including bridges, buildings, and stations, along with adapting to existing infrastructure. The detailed designs are expected to be completed by 2025, after which the project will be presented to major international companies for investment opportunities, aligning with Iraq’s strategic economic vision.

The statement also highlighted the second meeting of the Ministerial Council for the development project, held in Baghdad with participation from the Ministers of Transport from Iraq, Turkey, the UAE, and Qatar. During the meeting, the Ministry showcased the development plan, detailed progress on the initial design stage, and advancements in related projects at the Grand Faw Port.

Significant progress has been reported at the Grand Faw Port, including the completion of the five docks project. Additionally, work on the 62-kilometre expressway connecting the Grand Faw and Umm Qasr ports has reached the paving stage, with electric poles now installed along its route. This expressway is projected to cut distances from 200 km to 62 km, easing traffic congestion in Basra Governorate and mitigating environmental pollution.

The Ministry noted that the submerged tunnel project is also nearing completion, with preparations underway to place submerged segments into the Khor Al-Zubair Canal. The container yard and navigation channel are also advancing, setting the stage for the anticipated opening of the Grand Faw Port’s first phase in 2025.

Source: Ministry of Transport