<p>National Road No. 01 stretches from Algiers to Mali and Niger over more than 2400 km. It has been twinned for approximately 500 km (between Algiers and Laghouat) and includes a branch towards Tunisia, continuing all the way to Lagos and N'Djamena. The Trans-Saharan route begins from the East/West Highway in the Wilaya of Blida (located 50 km west of the capital Algiers) and extends to Ain Guezzal at the border with the Republic of Niger, covering around 2400 km, with a branch extending to the Republic of Mali.</p>
<p>The current state of the Trans-Saharan route is as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>From the junction with the East/West Highway to the northern limit of the Wilaya of Ghardaia, approximately 580 km, the road is twinned. For 53 km (between the junction with the East/West Highway and the town of Berrouaghia), it has the characteristics of a highway (the works are nearing completion);</li>
<li>From the northern limit of the Wilaya of Ghardaia to the town of El Gholéa (El Menea), over 268 km, twinning studies are ongoing, conducted by an Algerian engineering firm;</li>
<li>From the southern limit of Ghardaia to Ain Guezzam at the border with Niger, approximately 1257 km, 342 km are under preservation works, while the remaining 915 km require preservation operations (not yet scheduled).</li>
</ul>
<p>The goal is to increase the capacity of the Trans-Saharan route by twinning the remaining 1525 km. It is also noteworthy that the entire length of the Trans-African road is paved. As a prime example of a trans-African project, contributions from African entities to the development and modernization of this axis are highly desired.</p>
<p><strong>Objective and Rationale for the Project:</strong></p>
<p>This North-South corridor facilitates regional integration. It offers African countries, particularly those in the Sahel, the possibility of access to the Mediterranean Sea and the use of Algerian ports, especially in their trade with European countries. The Trans-Saharan road is connected to the East/West Highway in the Wilaya of Blida (about 50 km west of the capital Algiers). It thus facilitates East/West exchanges, particularly with neighboring countries Morocco and Tunisia.</p>
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Project Definition
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Alternative Names
Modernisation de la RN01 (transaharienne)entre Ghardaia et Tamenrasset
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
<p>National Road No. 01 stretches from Algiers to Mali and Niger over more than 2400 km. It has been twinned for approximately 500 km (between Algiers and Laghouat) and includes a branch towards Tunisia, continuing all the way to Lagos and N'Djamena. The Trans-Saharan route begins from the East/West Highway in the Wilaya of Blida (located 50 km west of the capital Algiers) and extends to Ain Guezzal at the border with the Republic of Niger, covering around 2400 km, with a branch extending to the Republic of Mali.</p>
<p>The current state of the Trans-Saharan route is as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>From the junction with the East/West Highway to the northern limit of the Wilaya of Ghardaia, approximately 580 km, the road is twinned. For 53 km (between the junction with the East/West Highway and the town of Berrouaghia), it has the characteristics of a highway (the works are nearing completion);</li>
<li>From the northern limit of the Wilaya of Ghardaia to the town of El Gholéa (El Menea), over 268 km, twinning studies are ongoing, conducted by an Algerian engineering firm;</li>
<li>From the southern limit of Ghardaia to Ain Guezzam at the border with Niger, approximately 1257 km, 342 km are under preservation works, while the remaining 915 km require preservation operations (not yet scheduled).</li>
</ul>
<p>The goal is to increase the capacity of the Trans-Saharan route by twinning the remaining 1525 km. It is also noteworthy that the entire length of the Trans-African road is paved. As a prime example of a trans-African project, contributions from African entities to the development and modernization of this axis are highly desired.</p>
<p><strong>Objective and Rationale for the Project:</strong></p>
<p>This North-South corridor facilitates regional integration. It offers African countries, particularly those in the Sahel, the possibility of access to the Mediterranean Sea and the use of Algerian ports, especially in their trade with European countries. The Trans-Saharan road is connected to the East/West Highway in the Wilaya of Blida (about 50 km west of the capital Algiers). It thus facilitates East/West exchanges, particularly with neighboring countries Morocco and Tunisia.</p>
<p>The current state of the Trans-Saharan route is as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>From the junction with the East/West Highway to the northern limit of the Wilaya of Ghardaia, approximately 580 km, the road is twinned. For 53 km (between the junction with the East/West Highway and the town of Berrouaghia), it has the characteristics of a highway (the works are nearing completion);</li>
<li>From the northern limit of the Wilaya of Ghardaia to the town of El Gholéa (El Menea), over 268 km, twinning studies are ongoing, conducted by an Algerian engineering firm;</li>
<li>From the southern limit of Ghardaia to Ain Guezzam at the border with Niger, approximately 1257 km, 342 km are under preservation works, while the remaining 915 km require preservation operations (not yet scheduled).</li>
</ul>
<p>The goal is to increase the capacity of the Trans-Saharan route by twinning the remaining 1525 km. It is also noteworthy that the entire length of the Trans-African road is paved. As a prime example of a trans-African project, contributions from African entities to the development and modernization of this axis are highly desired.</p>
<p><strong>Objective and Rationale for the Project:</strong></p>
<p>This North-South corridor facilitates regional integration. It offers African countries, particularly those in the Sahel, the possibility of access to the Mediterranean Sea and the use of Algerian ports, especially in their trade with European countries. The Trans-Saharan road is connected to the East/West Highway in the Wilaya of Blida (about 50 km west of the capital Algiers). It thus facilitates East/West exchanges, particularly with neighboring countries Morocco and Tunisia.</p>
Description
Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.50
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Algeria, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria, Tunisia
Beneficiary Countries
Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria, Tunisia
REC
UMA-AMU
Stakeholders
Arab Maghreb Union
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Latitude
32.590000
Longitude
3.693770