HIBAPRESS – Fes Office
Social media has been circulating in recent days photos and videos documenting what citizens have described as a "patching operation," overseen by the company in charge of maintaining the road linking the cities of Sefrou and Fes, under the supervision of the Sefrou Regional Directorate of Equipment.
These scenes have brought back to the forefront the old controversy over the quality of the previous work on this road, which did not last long after its inauguration, as it soon showed potholes, cracks, and technical defects that angered its users and the dissatisfaction of the region's residents. Community sources had previously sounded the alarm, demanding an investigation into the previous deal, which, in their words, was marred by clear irregularities, highlighting that the road quickly turned into a source of danger for drivers and users, instead of being a safe passage linking two main cities. Today, with the start of the "patching" operation, questions are renewed about the seriousness of the current works, and whether they will achieve the required technical standards or if it is a repetition of the same scenario? Road users confirm that what is happening does not rise to the level of real repair, demanding a comprehensive approach that addresses the roots of the problem instead of settling for superficial repairs that do not last long. In contrast, eyes are turning towards the Ministry of Equipment and Water to find out the extent of its follow-up to these works, especially in light of public opinion questions about monitoring the quality of public deals and the obligations of the companies implementing them. Observers believe that transparency and strict follow-up remain the only guarantee to avoid repeating the same mistakes and achieving road development befitting the region's status and meeting the aspirations of its residents. Pending official clarifications from the relevant authorities, the Sefrou-Fes road remains another address for the question of follow-up and accountability in managing public projects.
