Soran's Strategic Highway Nears Finish, Paving Way for Modern Market
A strategic 30-meter highway in Soran is 80% complete, set to ease traffic and pave the way for a new, modern market. The project is part of a wider plan to develop the independent administration's infrastructure and economy.
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – A major infrastructure project in the central town of Soran, the 30-meter dual carriageway, has entered its final stage and is now 80% complete, a development poised to ease traffic congestion and serve as the foundation for an unprecedented modern market that will redefine the city’s commercial landscape.
The strategic project is a key part of the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) plan to develop the infrastructure of the Soran Independent Administration. Established in 2021, the administration elevated Soran's status from a district of Erbil to a self-governing entity, underscoring its growing importance as a hub for tourism and trade, particularly given its proximity to the Haji Omaran border crossing with Iran and major tourist destinations like Gali Ali Bag and Bekhal waterfalls.
The construction of the dual carriageway, managed by the Kavin Group company, is running ahead of its scheduled 700-day completion period due to what officials described as high human and logistical capabilities.
Kaniwar Jubrail, the project manager, provided details on the scope of the work to Kurdistan24. "The first phase of the project's implementation has a budget of approximately nine billion and 228 million dinars," he said. "It includes asphalting over 30,000 square meters, constructing sidewalks and drainage systems, and relocating drinking water pipes."
Jubrail noted the road's modern design, explaining, "The street is a dual carriageway, 30 meters wide, with three lanes on each side."
The upgrade has been warmly welcomed by local residents, who have long dealt with congestion on the previous single-carriageway street.
"Thanks to the implementation of this project and making the street a dual carriageway, congestion in the Soran market will be reduced," said local citizen Zryan Taha. "We, as residents of the area, commend the Kurdistan Regional Government."
Another citizen, Qaytaran Ahmed, praised the efficiency of the project, explaining, "The street has been widened, and they completed this project in a short amount of time."
Beyond improving traffic flow, the 30-meter highway is set to transform Soran's urban environment. Officials state it is "the starting point for building a modern market that will be unprecedented in the region's history." A new design for a modern commercial center will be implemented, allowing citizens to shop more easily, lending a modern urban image to the city, and advancing Soran to a new stage as a developed city in the fields of commerce and construction.
