UNOPS Yemen: Handing over the rehabilitated Aden Intra-Urban Road

Aden, 24 June 2026 – The Government of Japan, the Ministry of Public Works and Highways, and UNOPS marked the completion of “The Project for Rehabilitation of Aden Intra-Urban Roads,” which rehabilitated 2.4 km of intra-urban road in central Aden. 

Funded by the Government of Japan, the project has improved the connectivity between the Port of Aden, the largest gateway to south of Yemen, and neighboring governorates. The rehabilitated intra urban road enhances access to over 560 critical services facilities such as schools, hospitals, public utilities and commercial facilities supporting mobility, service delivery and economic activity. 

The Minister of Public Works and Highways, Engineer Hussein Al-Aqrabi,  emphasized that the project represents a significant addition to the road network in Aden and will help improve traffic flow, facilitate citizens’ mobility and reduce traffic congestion. He stressed the importance of continuing international partnerships to support vital infrastructure projects, expressing his appreciation to the contribution provided by the Government of Japan.

His Excellency Yoichi Nakashima, the Ambassador of Japan to Yemen, said ”It is my great pleasure to announce the completion of the roads rehabilitation project in Aden in collaboration with UNOPS. These new roads will facilitate people’s access to schools and hospitals and they will strengthen the economic activities in and outside Aden. We wish the Yemeni people all the best.”

“I am honored to witness another successful project supporting humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Yemen with our long-standing partner, the government of Japan. This project enhances the accessibility to the Port of Aden that will further enhance the resilience of communities in the city as well as adjacent governorates affected by the crisis. UNOPS remains committed to continue supporting the people of Yemen with our partners.” stated Muhammad Usman Akram, Representative and Director of UNOPS Multi-Country Office in Amman.

Yemen has suffered from years of conflict which caused widespread damage to infrastructure, economy, as well as lives of the population. More frequent and intensified heavy rains and floods that repeatedly hit Yemen in recent years further exacerbated the worsening humanitarian situation. 

The project contributes to enhancing connectivity and ensuring smooth transportation of goods and services to neighboring communities and governorates and to SDG Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

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