The Algerian road network is one of the densest of the African continent, its length estimated at 112,696 km of roads, 29,280 km of which are highways and more than 4,910 structures (bridges, tunnels etc). This network has been complemented by a large stretch of 1216 km, which links the city of Annaba in the extreme East to the city of Tlemcen in the extreme West.

The Algerian road network is expanding due to the modernization program of highways, which includes the recent completion of the East-West Highway totaling 1216 km and the upcoming launch of construction works of the highway in the highlands of 1020 km

There is also the Trans-Saharan Highway (North-South), which was built by the government in order to increase trade between the six countries along this road (Algeria, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Tunisia).

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Distance Matrix

Road Security

The road infrastructure is fairly developed although still insufficient compared to the growing number of vehicles in Algeria. Alongside, low skilled drivers and lack of mandated vehicle standards are considered to be key contributing factors to the growing incidence of road traffic crashes and resulting injuries.

Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits (MT)

*Polisario (Western Sahara) is recognized by the Algerian government.

Road Class and Surface Conditions