In brief
- On 14 November 2021, Somaliland's Minister of Transport and Road Development inspected the Hargeisa bypass road construction.
- The contractor and project supervisors said the road would be completed on time, but no schedules or costs were disclosed.
- No evidence in the report establishes the project's status after the inspection date.
On 14 November 2021, Somaliland Standard reported that the Minister of Transport and Road Development, Hon. Abdirizak Mohamed Atash, inspected the progress of construction on the Hargeisa bypass road.
The minister, accompanied by the Director of the Roads Agency and ministry engineers, called on the contractor to complete the project on time, according to Somaliland Standard. The report does not name the contractor company, project supervisor or project manager.
The report said the project supervisor described the road as 22 km long. The supervisor also said the team was committed to building the required specification. Eng. Isse Hamari, identified by Somaliland Standard as Berbera Corridor Chairman, said construction was progressing as planned.
The contractor project manager said the company was committed to completing the project on time and delivering a quality road to the Somaliland government, according to the report.
The Minister said the road is important and will contribute to the country's economy, and that it is predicted the road will be completed on time.
Somaliland Standard's report does not state a contract value, project cost, funding source, start date or scheduled completion date. It also does not establish what has happened on the project since 14 November 2021, including whether construction has continued, stalled or completed.
Frequently asked questions
What progress has been made on the Hargeisa bypass?
As of 14 November 2021, Eng. Isse Hamari said construction was progressing as planned, and the contractor promised to complete the road on time. No independent verification of progress is available, and no update after that date is given.
Who is the contractor and what is the timeline?
The contractor for the Hargeisa bypass is not named in the Somaliland Standard report. No start date or scheduled completion date is given.
What are the expected benefits of the Hargeisa bypass?
The Minister of Transport said the road is important and will contribute to the country's economy, but no specific economic impact figures were provided.