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Angola to Build 65-Kilometer Bypass Road in Huambo by 2026

Angola to Build 65-Kilometer Bypass Road in Huambo by 2026
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 10:35
  • Angola will start construction of a 65-kilometer bypass road in Huambo province in May 2026.
  • The project will connect national roads 270 and 120 to divert heavy traffic and protect main corridors.
  • Authorities expect the project to boost logistics, agriculture trade, and regional connectivity over two years.

In Angola, the Ministry of Public Works announced a May 2026 start date for the construction of a 65-kilometer bypass road in Huambo province in the center of the country. The infrastructure will link national roads 270 and 120. The road will divert heavy traffic and preserve the durability of major transport corridors.

The project will include several engineering structures, including bridges. Authorities will develop the road in two phases, with a first section of 37.3 kilometers and a second section of 27.6 kilometers.

The project fits within Angola’s national strategy to modernize transport networks. Authorities said the two-year construction period will improve urban mobility, stimulate local economic activity, and facilitate trade between central and southern regions.

Huambo province holds strong agricultural potential. The region supplies southern cities, including the capital Luanda, with maize, cassava, vegetables, and other food products.

Although the Benguela Railway crosses the province and transports copper and cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, capacity limits continue to constrain non-rail logistics flows. These flows, combined with agricultural freight, generate road traffic that strains existing infrastructure.

Authorities also identified road network expansion as a tool to support domestic tourism. Huambo ranks among the most popular destinations for travelers seeking to explore Angola beyond coastal areas.

This article was initially published in French by Henoc Dossa

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum

 

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