President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday visited the Boduthakurufaanu Magu redevelopment project in Malé to inspect the progress of one of the capital’s largest ongoing road infrastructure projects.
The inspection took place days after asphalt paving was completed on the stretch between the Henveiru Ferry Terminal and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking another milestone in the road’s modernisation.
According to the Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development, the President was accompanied during the visit by Housing and Infrastructure Minister Dr. Abdulla Muthalib and Maldives Transport and MTCC Managing Director Ahmed Saudee,
The ministry said asphalt works are now set to continue on the section extending from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Official Jetty (Izzudheen Faalan), with paving expected to be completed by the end of next week.
The redevelopment project began after the section between the Henveiru Ferry Terminal and the Official Jetty was closed to traffic on March 23 last year. MTCC has previously stated that the road is expected to be fully completed and reopened before July 26.
Boduthakurufaanu Magu is one of Malé’s busiest roads, serving several government ministries, public institutions and commercial establishments. Before redevelopment began, the area was frequently criticised for deteriorating road conditions, large potholes and a shortage of parking spaces.
As part of the project, the carriageway is being widened through land reclamation along the waterfront, while new asphalt surfacing, upgraded utility infrastructure, pavements, drainage systems and additional parking facilities are also being introduced.
A major feature of the project is the construction of a dedicated motorcycle parking area, designed to ease congestion in one of the capital’s busiest districts.
Work on an earlier section between North Harbour and Republic Square (Jumhooree Maidhaan) has already been completed and opened to traffic. The upgraded road has significantly improved traffic flow and pedestrian access along the capital’s northern waterfront.
The Boduthakurufaanu Magu redevelopment project is being financed through the state budget at a cost of MVR 144 million and is scheduled to be completed within 455 days.
The government has described the project as part of its broader effort to modernise Malé’s road network and improve traffic management in the capital.
