Libyan Alternative Freeway
USD 2,850.00M
Total Cost
62.5%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
1
Countries
Structuring
Project Stage
Project Overview
Development of an alternative highway route through inland regions of Libya, providing a strategic transportation corridor that connects eastern and western parts of the country while serving previously underserved regions and enhancing national connectivity and resilience.
Key Objectives
Develop a modern highway connecting eastern and western Libya through inland regions; provide transportation access to previously underserved areas; create an alternative to the coastal highway to enhance network resilience; support post-conflict reconstruction and national reintegration; enable mor...
Strategic Importance
The Libyan Alternative Freeway represents a strategic infrastructure initiative to enhance national connectivity, support reconstruction efforts, and promote balanced territorial development. By creating an inland transportation corridor parallel to the existing coastal highway, the project enhances network resilience and provides redundancy for this critical north-south connection.
Technical Specifications
Technology: The highway will employ modern design standards suitable for the challenging desert environment, with consideration for sand mitigation, extreme temperature variations, and sustainable water management.
Capacity: Total length approximately 1,200 km connecting major inland cities and development nodes across the ...
Capacity: Total length approximately 1,200 km connecting major inland cities and development nodes across the ...
Financing Structure
The project will utilize sovereign financing primarily through national resources, with potential supplementary financing from: international financial institutions supporting reco...
Market Analysis
Current inland transportation in Libya is severely constrained by limited infrastructure, with the coastal highway handling approximately 80% of the country's freight and passenger movements.
Investment Opportunities
Private sector opportunities include: construction contracting and joint ventures; highway service areas development and operations; maintenance contracts through performance-based maintenance systems; logistics and commercial facilities at key nodes; equipment supply and maintenance; and consulting services for project management and supervision.
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Libyan Road and Bridge Authority, Ministry of Transport
Partners: Libyan Road and Bridge Authority, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Planning, local authorities in ...
Partners: Libyan Road and Bridge Authority, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Planning, local authorities in ...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org