Beirut: As part of its nationwide 'Lebanon on Track' project to rehabilitate roads, bridges, and tunnels, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport has completed lighting works in Ouzai-Khaldeh tunnels in both directions, a key step aimed at improving traffic safety and easing congestion along this vital corridor, which sees heavy daily traffic flow.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, in parallel with the lighting installation, technical teams from the Ministry are carrying out comprehensive cleaning operations inside all four tunnels, two in each direction, comprising one large and one small tunnel per side.
Current maintenance works include washing the interior walls and sweeping the roadways to enhance cleanliness and safeguard the tunnel's infrastructure.
This latest achievement forms part of a broader Ministry strategy to upgrade safety standards across Lebanon's road network. Improved tunnel lighting and interior conditions are expected to significantly enhance driver visibility and reduce the risk of accidents, particularly during nighttime hours and adverse weather conditions.