Public works minister checks on projects in Amman, Balqa

AMMAN — Minister of Public Works and Housing Ahmad Abul Samen on Saturday conducted an inspection tour to check on several projects being implemented by the ministry in the capital and Balqa governorates.

During a field tour, Abul Samen reviewed the progress of work on the rehabilitation project for the groundwater and surface water drainage system on the Dead Sea-Adasiya Road, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

He also announced the commencement of work on a project to construct three emergency runway ramps for traffic heading towards the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea.

The project aims to enhance road safety by adding an extra lane to the main road to guide trucks before the runway ramp, along with excavation, filling, sand and gravel layering, and the construction of necessary retaining walls.

Protective barriers will also be installed to isolate the ramps from the adjacent roadway.

The construction of these ramps is a "pressing" necessity due to recurring accidents caused by vehicle overturning and loss of control on this road.

The project, with a budget of JD930,000 and a timeline of three months, is expected to provide safe stopping spaces for trucks and help prevent future accidents.

During his tour, Abul Samen listened to a briefing from officials on the project's progress and key challenges.

He called on relevant teams to accelerate work to complete the project on schedule, particularly given the road’s importance ahead of the local tourism season.

This route serves as a vital link between the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Amman.

The estimated cost of the project stands at some JD1 million, with a total execution period of 120 working days. Work commenced on November 10, and 55 per cent of the project has been completed so far.