MoPWT resumes “Reconnecting Lebanon” campaign in South Lebanon
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced in a statement that it has resumed the implementation of its Reconnecting Lebanon campaign in South Lebanon, continuing its efforts to reconnect affected areas to vital transport corridors and ensure citizens’ access to their homes and essential services.
Acting on the direct instructions of Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny, the Ministry’s Regional Directorate in the South commissioned contractors to undertake road-opening operations, debris removal works, and the remediation of damage resulting from attacks, contributing to the gradual restoration of mobility in several areas that sustained significant destruction.
In the city of Nabatieh and its surroundings, interventions covered the commercial district and the Nabatieh–Zebdine–Harouf Roundabout road, where accumulated rubble and debris were cleared and damaged road sections reopened, helping restore traffic flow and facilitate access to institutions, commercial establishments, and residential neighborhoods.
In Bint Jbeil District, operations extended to Tebnine, Al-Sultaniyeh, Deir Antar, Shaqra, and Dweibeh, where public and secondary roads that had been blocked as a result of airstrikes and attacks were reopened and cleared. These works have helped facilitate residents’ movement and support the gradual return to normal life. Additional road-opening operations were carried out in Haddatha and Beit Yahoun in cooperation and coordination with the Lebanese Army.
In Tyre District, works continued in Jannata, Maaroub, Tayr Debba, Al-Abbassiyeh (Main Road), Deir Qanoun Al-Nahr at the Hmara Junction, Deir Qanoun Ras Al-Ain, Al-Qulayleh, Zebqine, and Housh–Ain Baal, as well as in the city of Tyre itself, particularly in the industrial zone, Al-Bass, and the public housing area. Simultaneous field operations were conducted to remove rubble, reopen damaged roads, and restore traffic along routes that had been rendered inaccessible by destruction, while also improving access to residential areas, public facilities, and local markets.
Road-opening operations were also carried out in the town of Mansouri in cooperation and coordination with the Lebanese Army, as part of joint efforts aimed at restoring mobility along affected transport corridors.
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport affirmed that its field operations will continue in accordance with priorities dictated by humanitarian and service-related needs, and in coordination with the relevant authorities, in order to accelerate the reopening of damaged roads, facilitate citizens’ mobility, and ensure uninterrupted access to essential facilities and services. The Ministry reiterated its ongoing commitment to the success of the Reconnecting Lebanon campaign and to restoring life to vital transport arteries across the country.
