The Director of the Somaliland Road Development Agency (RDA), Mohamed Farah Abdi, has announced plans to begin the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the vital Burao–Oog highway following a two-day inspection tour of Somaliland’s eastern regions.
Leading a delegation, the Director met with regional authorities in Togdheer and Saraar to discuss infrastructure priorities and assess the condition of one of the country’s most important transport corridors.
As part of the visit, the delegation conducted an on-site inspection of the Burao–Oog road, which has deteriorated significantly and requires extensive reconstruction and maintenance. The Director received technical briefings from regional officials and engineers carrying out assessments of the road’s condition.
Speaking during the tour, Mohamed Farah Abdi confirmed that the Somaliland Road Development Agency is preparing to launch rehabilitation works on the highway. He urged regional administrations and communities living along the route to cooperate fully by removing any obstacles that could delay or hinder the implementation of the project.
The delegation also met with residents of the Dooxa Burao and Beer areas, where recurring flooding has repeatedly damaged sections of the road. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between local communities, engineers, and the Road Development Agency to develop a lasting solution to the flooding problem and ensure the timely completion of the road project.
The planned rehabilitation of the Burao–Oog highway is expected to improve transport, enhance connectivity between eastern and central Somaliland, and support trade and economic activity across the Horn region.