Engineer Randa El Menshawy, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, examined the progress and implementation status of a number of road construction and upgrading projects in the cities of Shorouk, 6th of October, Obour, New October, and the Tourist Villages.
The minister stressed the necessity of adhering to the specified timeline and executing all works in line with the highest quality standards, alongside intensifying on-site monitoring to ensure smooth traffic flow and improved service levels for citizens.
She explained that the development and upgrading of the road network fall within the state’s comprehensive plan aimed at strengthening infrastructure and supporting urban development corridors.
These efforts, she noted, play a key role in improving citizens’ quality of life and boosting connectivity between new urban communities and key areas, thereby supporting economic growth strategies and keeping pace with ongoing urban expansion across different cities.
The minister reviewed a report on the findings of a field tour conducted by Engineer Mohamed Zakaria, head of the Shorouk City Authority, in the “Al Rabia” area within the eastern extension. The report highlighted the latest progress in implementing utility projects, including drinking water, sanitation, and roads, with a focus on accelerating work rates and ensuring timely completion.
According to the report, Shorouk City Authority continues to carry out road development works across multiple areas in the city. Follow-up efforts covered paving works along several main roads, such as Al Horeya Street, the Family Housing area, Al Rabwa Street, the Western Road, and parts of the second and third districts in the eastern sector, in addition to residential zones, with work progressing simultaneously at different locations.
The report also addressed ongoing road development and upgrading projects in 6th of October City. Current activities include sidewalk maintenance, completion of the Dahshur Link project, and maintenance works on Obour Bridge (formerly Juhayna Bridge).
In addition, work is underway to develop the central axis running parallel to the monorail route in preparation for its operation, along with duplicating the boulevard axis in the northern sector.
In the northern part of 6th of October City, debris removal is ongoing on Al Reham Street in preparation for paving, given its importance as a key link between Gamal Abdel Nasser Road and the Boulevard axis. This is being carried out alongside the implementation of internal roads and site coordination works within the “Housing for All Egyptians” project.
Base layers and asphalt works are also in progress in the industrial zone’s warehouse area as part of efforts to upgrade roads in productive zones. Additional works include road marking on Wadi Degla Road in the eastern expansions.
The report further covered the outcomes of an inspection tour by engineer Tamer Gabr, head of the Obour City Development Authority, to monitor road development projects across several districts. Asphalt works were reviewed on Dr. Rashwan Fahmy Street and Dr. Soliman Azmy Street in the Fifth District, along with the completion of paving on Al Quds Mosque Street in the Recreational District.
Inspections also included paving works in Family Housing Area (7) in the Eighth District and the completion of asphalt works across the full width of Street 70 at its intersection with Street 400. These projects are part of a broader plan to enhance road network efficiency and ensure smoother traffic movement.
In a related development, the authority’s head followed up on the progress of replacing copper networks with fiber optic systems in coordination with the Egyptian Telecommunications Company. The first phase, launched in March 2026, covers areas that had not previously been developed, including Family Housing areas (1, 2, and 8); half of the Ninth District; the Third District; and the Recreational District.
The report also highlighted intensified field efforts across various sectors in New October City, including road maintenance, development of main axes, and upgrading urban coordination elements. Inspection tours were conducted to track progress across multiple projects, with emphasis on adhering to approved technical standards and deadlines.
Works included installing and renewing traffic signage, implementing road surface markings to define traffic lanes, expanding landscaping and tree planting, and upgrading lighting in medians and major squares. These initiatives aim to support industrial and investment zones, as well as the “Housing for All Egyptians” presidential initiative, enhancing infrastructure readiness and improving both work and living environments.
In the same framework, Engineer Ahmed Mostafa, Head of the Tourist Villages Authority, monitored restoration works along the International Coastal Road following the completion of civil works for the link between the northern and southern lakes in the “New Marina” area beneath the road.
He confirmed that work teams have intensified efforts to complete road rehabilitation and restore it to its original condition in accordance with the highest quality standards, ensuring smooth traffic flow and maintaining the road’s efficiency as one of the area’s key transport axes.