Agadir: the north-east ring road project takes a new step towards Taghazout

Work on completing the north-east ring road of Agadir Ida-Outanane has taken a new step, after the Provincial Directorate of Equipment, Transport and Logistics completed the procedure for awarding the contract for the preliminary geotechnical study of the section extending northwards.

The opening and evaluation of bids resulted in the selection of the offer submitted by the Public Laboratory for Testing and Studies "LPEE", the contract being awarded to it for a total financial envelope of nearly 4.564 million dirhams.

The forthcoming study is technically important in determining the nature of the soil and the geological characteristics of the area through which the road will pass, as well as in providing the necessary data related to excavation and backfilling works and the construction of engineering structures, paving the way for the project to be carried out according to the required technical standards.

This stage will also be a gateway to the work related to the geological and geotechnical survey of the project's route, with a view to moving on to the works phase, which is expected to strengthen the road link towards Taghazout and help improve traffic flow on Agadir's northern axes.

The project is part of the schemes aimed at developing the road infrastructure of the capital of Souss and easing the pressure on some main axes, particularly the western entrance adjoining the port, in addition to improving freight transport and strengthening the link between the various urban and coastal areas.

The project is also expected to have an impact on the region's economic and tourism activity, by improving access to the northern coast and facilitating travel, thereby enhancing the appeal of Agadir and its surroundings and supporting the momentum the region is experiencing in investment, tourism and infrastructure.

Source: Sabah Agadir