HIBAPRESS – Rabat
The National Motorway Company of Morocco announced on Thursday the inauguration of the new Tit Mellil-Berrechid highway, which is considered a strategic road that will enhance national mobility and the smooth flow of traffic in Greater Casablanca.
The company said in a statement, a copy of which was received by "HIBAPRESS," that the cost of the project, which is considered a qualitative leap in the national motorway network, both in terms of design standards and the modernity of its equipment, or in terms of its completion deadlines, reached 2.5 billion dirhams.
She added that the project represents "a strategic infrastructure to enhance national mobility and the smooth flow of traffic in Greater Casablanca. The Tit Mellil – Berrechid highway project is a section 30 km long, bearing the number A31."
She explained that "it directly connects the Casablanca ring road (A1) at the Tit Mellil intersection, with the Casablanca – Marrakech highway (A3) and the Berrechid – Beni Mellal highway (A4) at the Berrechid highway intersection."
The source continued that "with initial traffic that may reach 20,000 vehicles per day, this strategic infrastructure will contribute to enhancing the safety and smooth flow of traffic crossing Greater Casablanca, and reducing the length and duration of trips for customers-motorway users coming from the north and east and heading towards the south and center of the Kingdom."
The statement added: "By providing an alternative that connects Mohammed V International Airport, the new highway will alleviate pressure on the Casablanca-Mohammed V Airport highway section, which sees traffic of approximately 75,000 vehicles per day," noting that the importance of the project is reflected in "the construction of two interchanges, the first located on regional road 315 (known as the Medyouna road), and will directly connect the highway to the neighboring communities. The second is located on national road No. 9 (RN9), and will specifically serve Mohammed V International Airport and the city of Deroua."
The importance of the project also lies, according to the source, in "building four (4) bridges, crossing the valleys: Wadi Zririf, Wadi Al-Fayda, and Wadi Al-Haimer," and "building 24 facilities to reconnect intersecting roads (ouvrages de rétablissement)".
A new generation highway, implemented by 100% Moroccan competencies.
The statement of the motorway company pointed out that the Tit Mellil – Berrechid highway was designed "in accordance with the latest international standards, to be the first highway designed from the beginning with three lanes in each direction," adding that "the project is distinguished by several technical innovations, most notably the installation of modern protection systems, which are used for the first time in Morocco, to enhance the protection of customers-motorway users in the event of deviation from the track."
The statement indicated that "this project was implemented thanks to Moroccan competencies, starting from the technical studies stage to the implementation of the works. The National Motorway Company of Morocco and its technical branch ADM Infrastructure were keen to mobilize its accumulated expertise over 35 years in managing major motorway projects, especially in: project management, technical supervision and management of complex projects."
Thanks to this technical competence, and the exceptional mobilization of all partners and stakeholders, the National Motorway Company of Morocco confirms that "the works were completed several months ahead of schedule," reiterating its contribution to the development dynamics that the Kingdom is witnessing, and its role in strengthening the infrastructure necessary to host major international events, in line with the strategic directives of King Mohammed VI.
