Two major road projects have officially kicked off to boost transportation and ease traffic in the central Euphrates region.
The first project is a 34-kilometre road that will connect Karbala to the main highway network. It includes 14 bridges, including one that crosses the Euphrates River. The total cost is 321 billion dinars — about $245 million.
The second project focuses on upgrading the Kifl–Qasim road in Najaf. It involves adding a new 30-kilometre carriageway, building five overpasses in each direction, and constructing two major interchanges. This project costs 88 billion dinars, or around $67 million.
Both projects are part of a broader plan to support the large number of visitors who travel to the holy cities, improve traffic between Karbala, Najaf, and Babil, and eliminate long-standing bottlenecks. They will also help local industry and agriculture by making transport faster and safer.
