Béjaïa: Kherrata tunnels upgraded and RN09 highway expansion launched

Marking the 72nd anniversary of the liberation revolution, Béjaïa Wali Mohamed Meziane officially reopened the Kherrata tunnels (T1 and T2) following a major rehabilitation project. The tunnels have been upgraded to international safety standards, featuring advanced ventilation, automated incident detection cameras, and high-performance lighting, implemented by an Algerian-Turkish consortium. The RN09 highway, a vital artery carrying 40,000 vehicles daily, is also undergoing a 16-kilometer improvement operation to eliminate traffic bottlenecks and enhance road safety. While construction on the third tunnel at Bordj Mira continues toward a 2027 completion, local officials have urged drivers to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to maintain the safety of this strategic infrastructure.