Work on Algeria’s High Plateau motorway to begin in late June 2013

Work on Algeria’s High Plateau motorway is scheduled to begin in late June 2013, it has been revealed following the conclusion of related studies. The 1,300km motorway will link Tébessa and Nâam; connect to the East-West motorway; and serve 12 regions. It is one of 11 motorways to be built as part of the five-year, US$12.55 billion (DZD 1tn) plan established by the Algerian government. There is a further priority project to connect the ports in Béjaia, Djendjen and Skikda to the East-West motorway.
April 9, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Work on Algeria’s High Plateau motorway is scheduled to begin in late June 2013, it has been revealed following the conclusion of related studies.

The 1,300km motorway will link Tébessa and Nâam; connect to the East-West motorway; and serve 12 regions. It is one of 11 motorways to be built as part of the five-year, US$12.55 billion (DZD 1tn) plan established by the Algerian government. There is a further priority project to connect the ports in Béjaia, Djendjen and Skikda to the East-West motorway.

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