Egypt allocated EGP 6 billion ($123.6 million) for the inaugural phase of a transnational highway connecting its territory with Libya, advancing a critical infrastructure initiative designed to enhance regional integration.
This initial 100-kilometre segment forms part of the broader East Oweinat–Kufra Road, a 1,720-kilometre corridor linking Egypt, Libya, and Chad, as reported by Asharq Business citing a government source on 4 August.
The East Oweinat–Kufra corridor represents a major investment in cross-border connectivity, structured across three national segments: 400 kilometres within Egypt, 390 kilometres in Libya, and 930 kilometres in Chad.
Described by officials as “a vital artery for trade and economic integration,” the highway aims to stimulate commercial exchange, regional cooperation, and development in historically isolated border regions.
The project underscores Egypt’s strategic commitment to positioning itself as a gateway between North and Central Africa while addressing infrastructure deficits hindering intra-continental trade.
Egypt’s Ministry of Transport, which owns and oversees the project, is preparing to transfer the construction site to contractors. Groundwork is scheduled to commence in Q3 2025, with completion expected within three years. The total investment for Egypt’s full 400-kilometre section is projected to reach EGP 24 billion.
