(MENAFN) Work has commenced on the Mieso-Dire Dawa Expressway, a significant infrastructure initiative forming part of the Ethio-Djibouti Transport Corridor, in Dire Dawa, eastern Ethiopia.

At the inauguration event, Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh highlighted the importance of strong road networks as a crucial driver for the nation’s socioeconomic progress.

"For developing countries like Ethiopia, road infrastructure is essential for improving the living standards of citizens while driving economic growth. Therefore, the launch of the Mieso-Dire Dawa Expressway project today reflects the Ethiopian government's commitment to modernizing transportation," Tiruneh said.

The deputy prime minister noted that over 90 percent of passenger and freight movement in Ethiopia relies on road transport. The new expressway will link the Oromia and Somali regions with Dire Dawa, facilitating greater economic, social, and political connectivity between these regions and their communities.

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