Structuring
Project Stage
Project Overview
Construction of a modern highway linking Bousalem in northwest Tunisia to the Algerian border, forming a critical segment of the Trans-Maghreb Highway corridor. The project involves construction of approximately 45 km of dual carriageway highway with international design standards, including border crossing facilities, service areas, and intelligent transportation systems. This strategic link will complete Tunisia's portion of the Trans-Maghreb corridor, enhancing regional integration, trade facilitation, and economic development in the border region.
Key Objectives
Develop a high-standard highway connection between Bousalem and the Algerian border to complete Tunisia's segment of the Trans-Maghreb Highway; enhance cross-border connectivity and trade facilitation between Tunisia and Algeria; improve road safety and reduce accidents on the currently substandard ...
Strategic Importance
The Bousalemn Highway represents a crucial missing link in the Trans-Maghreb Highway, a flagship regional integration initiative connecting Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts.
Technical Specifications
Technology: The highway will be designed to international standards with modern features including: dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction; grade-separ...
Capacity: Approximately 45 km of dual carriageway highway connecting Bousalem to the Algerian border; design c...
Financing Structure
The project will be financed through a structured PPP model with: multilateral development bank financing (AfDB, Islamic Development Bank) for baseline infrastructure; commercial f...
Market Analysis
The corridor currently handles approximately 6,000 vehicles daily with growth projections of 7-8% annually based on expected trade expansion between Tunisia and Algeria. Freight traffic represents approximately 40% of total volume, primarily agricultural products, manufactured goods, and construction materials.
Investment Opportunities
Significant private sector opportunities include: participation in the design-build-operate-transfer (DBOT) contract for the main highway infrastructure; development and operation ...
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Ministry of Transport (Tunisia), Arab Maghreb Union
Partners: Ministry of Transport (Tunisia), National Road Agency (Tunisia), Arab Maghreb Union Secretariat, Afr...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org