Upgrading Erbil–Duhok Connectivity: Ba’adre–Etit Highway Progress

Ba’adre–Etit

Duhok, Kurdistan Region – The 26-kilometre Ba’adre–Etit Strategic Highway Project is moving forward with 68 percent of construction completed. The project, launched at a total cost of IQD 135 billion, is designed to upgrade the Erbil–Duhok road into a modern dual carriageway.

The project is divided into three phases:

  • First phase (9 km): nearing completion.

  • Second phase (8 km): currently underway.

  • Third phase (9 km): construction in progress.

Related: Shaqlawa–Korre Road to Boost Transport Safety and Connectivity

With a planned timeline of 1,800 days, the highway is progressing ahead in key sections. Once finished, the upgraded road will improve connectivity between Erbil and Duhok, reduce travel times, and strengthen economic, trade, and tourism opportunities across the Kurdistan Region.

The Ninth Cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government has identified road infrastructure as a strategic priority. By investing in projects such as the Ba’adre–Etit highway, the government aims to enhance accessibility, support local communities, and advance regional development.

Source: Kurdistan Regional Government – Department of Media and Information.

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Upgrading Erbil–Duhok Connectivity: Ba’adre–Etit Highway Progress

Ba’adre–Etit

Duhok, Kurdistan Region – The 26-kilometre Ba’adre–Etit Strategic Highway Project is moving forward with 68 percent of construction completed. The project, launched at a total cost of IQD 135 billion, is designed to upgrade the Erbil–Duhok road into a modern dual carriageway.

The project is divided into three phases:

  • First phase (9 km): nearing completion.

  • Second phase (8 km): currently underway.

  • Third phase (9 km): construction in progress.

Related: Shaqlawa–Korre Road to Boost Transport Safety and Connectivity

With a planned timeline of 1,800 days, the highway is progressing ahead in key sections. Once finished, the upgraded road will improve connectivity between Erbil and Duhok, reduce travel times, and strengthen economic, trade, and tourism opportunities across the Kurdistan Region.

The Ninth Cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government has identified road infrastructure as a strategic priority. By investing in projects such as the Ba’adre–Etit highway, the government aims to enhance accessibility, support local communities, and advance regional development.

Source: Kurdistan Regional Government – Department of Media and Information.

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Soran Ari

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Born and raised in Canada, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Queen’s University and a diploma in Health, Wellness, and Fitness from Mohawk College. I am a web developer, the founder and editor of Kurdish Weekly, and the creator of the ESL Kurd app. In addition to my work in tech and publishing, I am a freelance writer for a variety of hip-hop, music, and news outlets, where I cover emerging talent, cultural trends, and broader stories that connect communities.

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