Madar (Algiers) - Algeria's Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure said on Monday, November 9, 2026, that work on a new airport at Tin Zaouatine, in In Guezzam province, had reached its final stages after completion of the main runway, two taxiways and the apron, according to a statement carried by Algerian Radio.
According to the statement, work on a new runway at In Guezzam airport is also in its final stages, while an international airport project at Zeghamra, in Beni Abbes province, is being prepared under the 2027 programme.
At the ports, expansion of Annaba's phosphate port continues, notably the mining quay that is part of the integrated phosphate project, along with technical studies for a quay up to 20 metres deep at Djen Djen port in Jijel to receive large vessels.
The statement cited dredging at several ports, including Bejaia, Zemmouri, Bou Haroun, Beni Saf and the Arzew fishing port, and completion of the Kasbah quay extension at Bejaia port.
Works also cover the apron at Bejaia airport, Tindouf's main runway, Constantine's secondary runway and Tlemcen's apron, while reinforcement of the Hassi Messaoud runway and a new runway at Bou Saada have been completed.
The ministry said Minister Abdelkader Djellaoui was following the projects in coordination with provincial governors. The statement did not give costs or delivery dates.
