Papua New Guinea is a country of unparalleled natural beauty, yet it faces significant challenges when it comes to road connectivity. The very essence of the "Connect PNG Road Transport Development Program" stems from the acknowledgment of these hurdles. Inadequate funding, rough terrain, and a lack of road access for a substantial part of the population have long hindered the nation's development.
The absence of a comprehensive road network limits economic opportunities, hindering trade and income generation.
Inadequate road access isolates communities, restricting healthcare, education, and employment, impacting overall well-being.
Connect PNG 2020-2040 is Marape/Rosso Government's signature policy to develop and rebuild the country's economic road infrastructure on a 20-year program. It provides a strategic pathway of implementing the National Economic Corridor Development Plan that will connect services and economic opportunities to over 6 million people by 2050.
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This comprehensive map showcases the existing and planned road connections across the country, emphasizing the strategic significance of the "Connect PNG Road Transport Development Program."
It highlights the transformational potential of the program as it aims to bridge geographical divides and create a web of connectivity that brings communities, markets, and services closer together. Explore the map to understand the current state of the road network and the vision for a more accessible and prosperous Papua New Guinea.
This roadmap serves as a guide to the nation's future, with strategic goals and milestones designed to transform the country's infrastructure, connectivity, and overall prosperity.
Phase 1 focuses on creating reliable road links, connecting Port Moresby to key urban centers in Northern and Highlands Regions. This phase involves the rehabilitation of existing roads, upgrading, and constructing missing links. Additionally, it aims to improve trade connectivity across various regions in Papua New Guinea.
In Phase 2, the program continues its growth by expanding the road network in Momase, Sandaun Border, Northern, and Gulf-Madang corridors. A key goal is to complete the Coastal Highway and enhance cross-border trade. It also focuses on further improving road links to stimulate economic development and regional connectivity.
Phase 3 completes Phases 1 and 2, launching the Gulf-Madang Corridor, stimulating economic growth, and creating vital connections between the Southern, Highlands, and Northern regions. It also includes further provincial road improvements, enhancing national connectivity.
Driving Institutional Reforms for a Resilient National Road Network
Governor General's Commitment to Road Sustainability
From Colonial Proposal to Australian Support via Connect PNG
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