Puntland Highway Authority

The Puntland Highway Authority (PHA) is the governmental body in charge of road transportation and infrastructure in the autonomous Puntland state, situated in northeastern Somalia.

Puntland Highway Authority
Agency overview
TypeTransportation authority
JurisdictionGovernment of Puntland
HeadquartersGarowe, Puntland, Somalia
8°24′N 48°29′E
Minister responsible
  • Mohamed Hersi, Minister of Public Works of Puntland
Agency executive
  • Mohamud Abdinur Adan, Head of the Puntland Highway Authority
Parent agencyMinistry of Posts and Telecommunications
Websitephanesha.org

Overview
Roadside view of a neighborhood in Garowe.

In 2012, the Puntland Highway Authority completed rehabilitation work on the central artery linking Puntland's administrative capital Garowe with Galkayo, another major city in the region.[1] The transportation body also began an upgrade and repair project in June 2012 on the large thoroughfare between the commercial hub of Bosaso and Garowe.[2]

Additionally, renovations were initiated in October 2012 on the central artery linking Bosaso with Qardho.[1] The PHA also plans to construct new roads connecting littoral towns in the region to the main highway, including Bargaal, Eyl, Hafun and Jariban.[2]

In October 2014, the Puntland Highway Authority began construction on a new highway connecting the presidential palace in Garowe with various other parts of the administrative capital. Financing for the project was provided by the Puntland government. According to the Head of the PHA Mohamud Abdinur Adan, the new thoroughfare aims to facilitate local transportation and movement. Puntland Minister of Public Works Mohamed Hersi also indicated that the Puntland authorities plan to build and repair other roads linking to the regional urban centers.[3]

References
  1. "Puntland to rehabilitate Bosaso-Qardo road". Sabahi. 22 October 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  2. "Puntland to upgrade Bosaso-Garowe highway". Sabahi. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  3. "Puntland president lay foundation stone of new road". Goobjoog. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
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