Release date: 3 March 2011
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure/General Directorate for Bridges and Roads
Location
Description
The project consists of new construction and improvement and repair works on Tunisia's primary road network: the roads of Greater Tunis, the main roads of large towns and regional roads, including a road safety component for certain elements of the project with a view to adopting in Tunisia similar principles to those set out by the relevant EU Directive 2008/96/EC.
Objectives
The project aims to make a significant contribution to developing urban transport infrastructure in Tunisia and improving various parts of the Tunisian road network. By helping to improve road traffic conditions both in and outside the Greater Tunis area, the project will make a vital contribution to the country's economic development.
Comments
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 163 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 327 million.
Environmental aspects
Apart from the inevitable disruption during the construction period, especially for road traffic affected by the sub-projects located in Greater Tunis, the project's environmental impact will in principle be limited.
Procurement
The different components of the project will be put out to international tender, with publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Status
Signed - 24/06/2011
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).