Metro and Highway Development Continues Despite Wartime Conditions

A Tehran Municipality spokesperson said more than 6,300 projects are included in the municipality's 1405 execution plan, and development of the metro, highways and public transportation is being pursued despite wartime conditions.

The spokesperson of Tehran Municipality said: More than 6300 projects are included in the implementation plan of the municipality for the year 1405 and the development of subway, highways and public transportation is being pursued despite the war conditions.

According to Ambassador Arjan Abdul Mathar Mohammad Khani, the spokesperson of Tehran Municipality, referring to the continuity of urban services in war conditions, said: In addition to performing its usual duties, the municipality has tried to reduce some of the livelihood and daily problems of citizens by implementing support projects and developing urban infrastructure.

Referring to the implementation of "Zero Inflation" and "Ceshmrushni" projects, he added: These projects are aimed at supporting families and reducing economic pressures, and along with that, construction and service projects in the capital are also continuing.

Exploitation of highway and traffic projects in Tehran

Referring to the construction measures of recent months, Mohammad Khani said: The first phase of the Shahid Shushtri Freeway with a length of more than 9 kilometers has been put into operation, and seven construction and traffic projects worth about three thousand billion Tomans have also been opened in August.

He added: The operation of Sepah Square underpass, the western extension of Yadgar Imam Highway to Fatah Square and the 554-meter long Tawheed Square overpass are among other measures taken to improve urban access and reduce traffic congestion.

The spokesperson of Tehran Municipality also announced the operation of dozens of neighborhood-oriented projects and said: 23 projects in the 20th and Shahrari region and 58 projects in the 2nd region, including construction, service, sports and cultural projects, have been put into operation.

Increasing 41 kilometers of subway lines and expanding the bus fleet

Mohammad Khani said about the development of public transportation in the capital: in the current period of urban management, 41 kilometers of tracks and 22 new stations have been added to the Tehran metro network.

He continued: Also, 31 double-cabin buses were added to the fleet in September, which is the continuation of the arrival and operation of the previous 101 buses.

Referring to the construction plan of metro lines 8, 9, 10 and 11, the spokesperson of Tehran Municipality said: these lines will add a total of 175 kilometers of new rail tracks to the Tehran metro network.

Referring to the report of Tehran Municipality Planning Deputy, Mohammad Khani stated: More than 6300 projects have been included in the executive plan of 1405 of urban management and the index of realization of their schedule has reached 103% until September.

He emphasized: This indicator does not mean the completion of all projects, but shows the progress compared to the approved schedule.

In the end, the spokesperson of Tehran Municipality pointed out the necessity of continuity of urban services in war conditions and noted: social hope is not built by promises; People should see the results of their efforts in their daily lives.

He added: "Tehran should be managed well on normal days and be a refuge for its people on difficult days."