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The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Public Municipalities is preparing a comprehensive draft that includes three main scenarios for implementing the Fourth Ring Road project in Baghdad, which stretches over 94 kilometers and is considered a key strategic project to address traffic congestion in the capital. The ministry's official spokesperson, Engineer Istabraq Sabah, explained that the project is receiving significant attention. The financial study includes an option to incorporate the first phase into the state budget for the upcoming year, an option to implement the project through investment, and a third option to divide the project into multiple phases to reduce financial burdens and facilitate execution procedures. He pointed out that the draft containing these options will be presented to the Council of Ministers to select the most suitable alternative regarding execution and financing procedures, paving the way for necessary decisions to complete requirements and commence implementation stages. On the technical front, the spokesperson stated that relevant authorities coordinated with the design company to update the old plans dating back to the 1980s. Cost estimates were reviewed, and the possibility of reducing some intersections that do not affect technical efficiency was studied while maintaining required specifications. He added that the ministry prepared a detailed schedule outlining the implementation phases and overall costs, with ongoing coordination with related entities to address technical and design issues and complete the necessary requirements to advance the project.
