The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Public Municipalities has unveiled plans for over 70 new infrastructure projects across Iraq, set to commence in 2025. These initiatives, focused on areas outside the capital, reflect the government’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and easing congestion.
Ministry spokesperson Nabil Al-Saffar informed the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the Roads and Bridges Directorate is actively advancing these projects, alongside measures aimed at reducing traffic within Baghdad. A key highlight is the Baghdad-Kirkuk road, spanning around 400 km, with completed sections including 46 km in Kirkuk Governorate and 25 km in Diyala. Ongoing work covers an additional 162 km in Kirkuk and two segments in Diyala, measuring 110 km and 64 km respectively, scheduled for completion next year.
Al-Saffar underscored the strategic importance of the Hemrin Bridge in Diyala, poised to become Iraq’s longest bridge at 7 km. Additionally, the Al-Miqdadiyah-Saadiyah road, part of the Hemrin Lake basin network, is on track for completion by the end of 2025.
Other projects span multiple provinces, including the rehabilitation of the Baghdad-Abu Ghraib highway, the Karbala highway link, widening of the Al-Kifl-Najaf road, and construction of overpasses at the Balad intersection along the Baghdad-Mosul route. The initial phase of the Diwaniyah-Hilla road project is also underway.
Technical studies and feasibility assessments are in progress for the Amara-Kut-Baghdad-Kirkuk highway, as well as several additional initiatives aimed at boosting inter-provincial transport and fostering economic growth across Iraq.
