EGP 33 Billion Spent to Construct Road Networks in Egypt's New Cities

These developments include projects such as the 9km Gamal Abdel Nasser axis at New Cairo, and a 10.6 km ring road in 6th of October City.

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25/01/2022 15:02

The Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities has confirmed that they've spent approximately EGP 33 billion on the development of new main roads and axes in new cities across Egypt, with a total length of about 1,350 km.

These developments include projects such as the 9km Gamal Abdel Nasser axis at New Cairo, and a 10.6 km ring road in 6th of October City.

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