The Rabat Ring Road, also known as the Rabat Bypass
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1 year ago
The Rabat Ring Road, also known as the Rabat Bypass (*Rocade de contournement de Rabat*), is a significant expressway that encircles the Moroccan capital, Rabat. This road was constructed to alleviate traffic congestion in Rabat and the neighboring city of Salé, providing a more efficient route for vehicles traveling between Casablanca and the northern regions of Morocco.
Key Features
- **Length**: The total length of the Rabat Ring Road is approximately 41.7 kilometers (25.9 miles).
- **Construction Timeline**: Construction began in 2011, and the road was officially opened in 2016.
- **Route Connections**: The ring road connects the Rabat-Casablanca expressway (A1) in the south with other important routes heading north and northeast, including the A5 and A2 motorways.
- **Infrastructure**: The road includes five interchanges, a service area with amenities, and several bridges and tunnels. Notably, it features 14 overpasses, 16 underpasses, and five road tunnels.
- **Traffic Management**: The bypass aims to reduce the number of accidents by providing a safer alternative to local roads, as expressways in Morocco generally have better safety records.
- **Cost**: The construction cost for the bypass was approximately 2,762 million dirhams, averaging about 66.4 million dirhams per kilometer.
This infrastructure project is part of Morocco's broader efforts to improve its road network and enhance connectivity across the country.
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📍Rabat, Morocco
