Jbeil:MP Simon Abi Ramia met with Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny to discuss development and infrastructure priorities in the Jbeil district, with a focus on road rehabilitation projects and preparations for the upcoming winter season.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the discussions emphasized priority projects involving major roads that connect towns and villages, as well as internal roads crucial for improving municipal infrastructure and public services.

Among the key projects discussed were the Hboub-Annaya road, which has been put out to tender, the completion of the Laklouk-Aaqoura road, and the Laklouk-Mazraat el-Siyad-Cherbineh-Qartaba route. These projects, along with other internal roads identified by municipalities, local representatives, and mukhtars, have been marked for rehabilitation.

Abi Ramia highlighted the necessity to establish a clear roadmap, set priorities, and begin preparations to facilitate project implementation by 2027. The meeting also addressed snow-clearing operations and winter preparedness, with Abi Ramia advocating for advance planning, maintenance of snowplows, and provision of necessary equipment to ensure readiness once snowfall begins.

He specifically requested the creation of a snow-clearing center in Aaqoura and the allocation of a snowplow to Qahmez to ensure rapid intervention, maintain road safety, and preserve connectivity between villages, particularly in mountainous areas.

Additionally, the officials discussed the expansion of the Jounieh highway, stressing its strategic importance beyond the immediate region and its potential to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance mobility.

In conclusion, Abi Ramia underscored the importance of ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to translate the proposed projects into concrete actions based on clearly defined development priorities.