The visit comes as part of the Ministry of Transport’s broader plan to develop and enhance the 800-kilometre International Coastal Road extending from Port Said in the east to Salloum on the western border. The road represents a strategic transport artery linking Egypt’s Mediterranean ports – including Port Said, Damietta, Alexandria, and Gargoub – while passing through seven governorates: Port Said, Damietta, Dakahlia, Kafr El-Sheikh, Beheira, Alexandria and Matrouh. During the tour, Al-Wazir reviewed progress on the 64-kilometre stretch, including 37 kilometres within Damietta Governorate and 27 kilometres in Dakahlia Governorate. Construction is also under way on a dedicated concrete truck lane from Damietta (km 50) to the Black Sand dredging area (km 132). The minister further reviewed progress on the Damietta East road duplication and rehabilitation project, which extends 62 kilometres.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 15, 2026 19:15 UTC