Somalia Announces $70 Million Road Project Linking Borama and Lowya-Cadde

Mogadishu (WDN) -Somalia’s federal government has announced a nearly $70 million road project linking Borama and Lowya-Cadde, aiming to improve transport links, facilitate trade and stimulate economic activity. The proposed road is part of a broader infrastructure drive intended to connect communities with key commercial hubs, reduce transport barriers and strengthen the movement of goods and people.

The Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing, Ayuub Ismail Yusuf, announced the project during a conference to approve the ministry’s 2026–2029 strategy.

“We are undertaking road projects in Somaliland, including the road linking Borama and Lowya-Cadde, which is estimated to cost close to $70 million,” Yusuf said.

The ministry also plans to construct and rehabilitate up to 5,000 kilometres of roads to improve connections between districts, airports and seaports, making domestic transport more efficient.

Other proposed infrastructure projects include the first phase of a drainage system in Mogadishu, estimated to cost $60 million, and a road linking Beledweyne and Kalabeyr.

Roads as Drivers of Economic Growth

Road infrastructure is essential to Somalia’s economic development. Reliable transport links can reduce travel times and the cost of moving goods, helping traders connect producers with markets and enabling businesses to operate more efficiently.

Improved roads can strengthen links between rural communities and urban centres, giving farmers, livestock traders and other producers better access to customers. Connections to ports and airports can also support domestic commerce and cross-border trade by making it easier to move goods between production areas, distribution hubs and export markets.

For businesses, more efficient transport can reduce logistical costs, limit delays and encourage investment in areas where poor infrastructure has constrained commercial activity. Road construction can also generate employment, while improved connectivity can support the growth of local markets and services along transport corridors.

However, the economic benefits of these projects will depend on effective implementation, adequate funding and long-term maintenance. Ensuring that roads remain accessible and reliable will be critical to protecting public investment and delivering lasting benefits to communities and businesses.

The government says the proposed projects form part of a wider strategy to strengthen Somalia’s road and transport networks, improve connectivity between regions and facilitate the movement of people and goods. Their long-term impact will depend on whether these investments translate into lower transport costs, stronger trade and broader economic opportunities.

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