The Ministry of Public Works and Housing will begin implementing the toll road system on the Al-Harraneh–Omari Road starting tomorrow, marking the first pilot project of the alternative toll road concept in Jordan. The initiative aims to provide more efficient and faster traffic options for citizens and truck drivers.
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The Al-Harraneh–Omari Road was selected as the model project following comprehensive rehabilitation works, which included infrastructure upgrades and the installation of solar-powered street lighting, ensuring compliance with traffic safety and environmental sustainability standards.
The free alternative route is the Omari–Azraq–Zarqa Road, which connects to Amman and other governorates. This route also underwent a major rehabilitation project a few years ago, transforming it into a four-lane divided road with full lighting and improved safety features.
The new toll road shortens the distance between the Omari border and Amman by approximately 21 kilometers compared to the free route, resulting in significant fuel savings. Estimates indicate that the fuel savings exceed three times the value of the toll fees.
In previous statements, the Ministry emphasized that the introduction of the alternative toll road system aligns with government efforts to enhance infrastructure quality, develop the national road network, improve transport efficiency in both the commercial and tourism sectors, and reduce carbon emissions.
While the Ministry has not yet announced the exact toll rates, it confirmed that there will be two categories: one for freight vehicles with more than four axles, and another for all other vehicles. Military and official convoy vehicles will be exempt from paying tolls.
A fine of JD 20 will be imposed on vehicles that use the toll road without payment. Fees can be paid in cash or by credit card, and the Ministry is currently developing a smart prepaid system using QR-code-enabled cards to facilitate electronic payment and faster passage.
The Ministry reaffirmed that, aside from the Al-Harraneh–Omari Road, no tolls will be applied to any existing major or secondary roads currently in use. Moreover, no toll roads will be introduced without a corresponding free alternative route, ensuring that citizens maintain the freedom to choose between a toll road and a free public road.
The Ministry expects the alternative road system to help reduce transportation costs and travel time, ease traffic congestion, and provide an additional source of funding for the construction, maintenance, and lighting of the Kingdom’s road network.
