Autoroute du Sud

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

Société Tunisie Autoroutes

Lieu

• Tunisie

Description

Construction of a 98 km motorway from M'Saken (Sousse) to Sfax, extending the Tunis-M'Saken motorway southwards. The project is divided into two 50 km sections, including five interchanges with major roads, two rest and service areas and 50 structures (primarily bridges crossing other roads and rivers).

Objectifs

To develop the country's motorway network through the construction of 50 km per annum over the next ten years. Construction of a motorway in the north (Tunis-Bizerte) commenced in 2000 and in the east (Tunis-Medjez) in 2002 while expansion southwards is scheduled for completion in 2006. Ultimately, the motorway should be extended to Gabès and the Libyan border and form part of the Pan-Mediterranean Transport Network.

Secteur(s)

• Transports

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

EUR 120 million

Coût total (montant approximatif)

Project cost is estimated at EUR 310 million

Aspects environnementaux

The entire project works were subject to an environmental impact assessment in accordance with local legislation and the Bank's requirements.

Passation des marchés

The project will be subject to international competitive bidding with publication in the OJEC.

Statut

Signé - 7/10/2002