Ibb: Ibb Governor Abdulwahid Salah inspected on Monday the progress of work on the second phase of the '30th Street - Al-Sahoul' road project in the city center, with a total cost of 389 million riyals, funded locally. Governor Salah, accompanied by Member of Parliament Dr. Ali Al-Zanam, Shura Council member Nabil Al-Hubaishi, Deputy Governor Abdulrahman Al-Zakri, Director of the Public Works Office Eng. Ibrahim Al-Shami, and Security Director Brig. Hadi Al-Kahlani, received a briefing from project officials on the implementation progress. They explained that excavation works, concrete casting, and retaining wall construction are underway, with 45 percent of the project-spanning 1.5 kilometers-completed.
According to Yemen News Agency, the governor affirmed that the project is one of the vital initiatives relied upon by the local authority to ease traffic congestion in Ibb city, improve mobility, connect several residential and commercial neighborhoods, contributing to urban development and facilitating citizens' movement. He stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to ensure the project is completed on schedule, noting that it will represent a significant addition to the city's infrastructure and keep pace with ongoing urban expansion in the governorate.
Governor Salah also pointed out that the local authority remains committed to implementing road projects despite challenges and limited resources, given their importance in serving citizens and promoting development. He emphasized the prioritization of projects with direct impact on people's daily lives.
For his part, the Director of the Public Works Office stated that completed works so far include excavation and backfilling, as well as concrete works and the construction of retaining walls at designated locations. He added that work teams are continuing the remaining phases according to a set timeline, adhering to approved technical and engineering standards to ensure quality and sustainability, noting that the office is coordinating with relevant authorities to address any field obstacles and accelerate project completion.