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Aleppo Zero Pothole Road Rehabilitation Project
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Project Overview
Aleppo Governorate launched the "Zero Pothole" project, a service plan aimed at repairing road damage and improving infrastructure across the city and its surrounding administrative areas. The project was announced following a meeting chaired by Aleppo Governor Engineer Azzam Al-Ghareeb, during which the technical and logistical readiness of the engineering and field teams was reviewed alongside the implementation plan and its defined timeline.
The project is scheduled to run for two months beginning April 20, 2026, covering the city of Aleppo and ten administrative districts, including both main arterial roads and secondary streets. The plan addresses accumulated road damage caused by intensive use and adverse weather conditions.
Implementation Approach
Works are carried out using asphalt mix (bituminous concrete), with workshops distributed across multiple sites to enable parallel operations. This approach is intended to speed up progress while limiting disruption to traffic flow. The Governor noted the requirement to adhere to technical standards throughout all phases of execution and to maintain continuous field supervision for the quality and durability of repairs.
Coordination and Community Partnership
The Governor noted the need for coordination among the relevant service bodies to deliver results within the set timeframe. He also referred to the role of volunteer teams in supporting service operations and responding to damaged road sections, which helped reduce the load on official authorities.
Expected Impact
- Reduction of traffic congestion on high-density roads.
- Decrease in vehicle damage caused by potholes and road deterioration.
- Improvement of general public safety for both pedestrians and motorists.
- Improvement of service conditions as part of Aleppo's broader infrastructure rebuilding plan.
Update: April 25, 2026
The Aleppo City Council, in line with the plan set by Aleppo Governorate, began implementing the "Zero Pothole" campaign to repair damaged roads.
First Phase
According to the Council, the campaign addresses potholes in main streets during the first phase, with a gradual expansion to include side streets as part of a maintenance plan.
The preparatory work includes cutting the edges of the excavation and the worn asphalt layer using an asphalt cutter, followed by breaking it up with a compactor, in preparation for removing the debris and compacting the foundation layer ahead of paving according to the approved technical specifications.
Two Implementation Tracks
The Aleppo City Council stated to Enab Baladi that it will implement its plan to address the city's road conditions along two main tracks. The first track includes projects to rehabilitate main streets in various neighborhoods, while the second involves miscellaneous maintenance work on streets damaged by wear or emergency excavations. Regarding the first track, the Council explained that the projects include scraping and resurfacing, as well as the construction of sidewalks and curbs.
Update: May 4, 2026
On Monday, May 4, the first phase of road restoration work began in the Manbij area of the Aleppo countryside as part of the "Zero Pothole" campaign launched by the Governorate, with paving works scheduled for the project's second phase.
According to Alikhbaria, the campaign addresses potholes and cracks to improve traffic flow and public safety. The "Zero Pothole" project was launched during a meeting chaired by Governor Azzam Al-Ghareeb and is set to continue for two months, having started on April 20, covering Aleppo city and ten administrative districts to improve regional infrastructure. The campaign is part of an ongoing plan to upgrade service standards and road quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Zero Pothole" project?
It is a service plan launched by Aleppo Governorate to repair road damage and improve infrastructure across the city of Aleppo and its surrounding administrative areas.
When did the project start and how long does it run?
The project began on April 20, 2026, and is scheduled to run for two months.
Which areas does the project cover?
It covers the city of Aleppo and ten administrative districts, including main arterial roads and secondary streets.
What method is used for the repairs?
Works are carried out using asphalt mix (bituminous concrete), with workshops distributed across multiple sites to enable parallel operations.
Update — 2026-06-09
According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on 10 May 2026, the "Zero Pothole" project extended to the Aleppo–Atareb road in the western countryside with patching and treatment of potholes and damaged sections. SANA quoted Aleppo's director of road transport, engineer Abdulrahman al-Kasaha, as saying maintenance targets the central and main roads linking Aleppo to other governorates, major cities and border crossings, listing Aleppo–Damascus, Aleppo–Raqqa, Aleppo–Bab al-Hawa, Aleppo–Gaziantep, Aleppo–Jarablus and Aleppo–Manbij.
An implementing contractor appeared in the coverage for the first time: SANA reported that the work is carried out by Al-Raqi Company in coordination with the Road Transport Directorate, and quoted the company's engineer Mohammad Abdel-Baqi as saying works begin with milling or cutting, then asphalting and compaction. SANA also reported on 9 June 2026 the start of asphalting under the project in the city of Al-Bab in Aleppo's eastern countryside, meaning implementation continued and expanded beyond Aleppo city and its western countryside past the two-month window announced at launch on 20 April 2026. Al-Watan newspaper reported on 8 May 2026 that a meeting chaired by Aleppo governor Azzam al-Gharib reviewed progress, and that a weather depression and heavy rain had hindered asphalting at a number of sites.
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