The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Municipalities and Tourism has completed 67 service and infrastructure projects across Erbil over the past year. The projects aim to modernize the capital and improve public services.
According to ministry data released, the projects cost a total of 116 billion Iraqi dinars. Officials said the initiatives form part of the KRG’s wider plan to upgrade urban infrastructure and respond to the needs of a rapidly growing city.
Road development topped the ministry’s priorities. Over the past year, authorities opened one million square meters of new streets across Erbil. In addition, crews fully paved 260,000 square meters of roads in key areas. The ministry said these works helped ease traffic congestion and improve vehicle movement.
At the same time, the ministry focused on rehabilitating older roads. Crews produced and used 12,000 tons of asphalt to repair damaged streets and fill potholes. These repairs covered around 60,000 square meters across different neighborhoods.
Therefore, officials confirmed that service projects will continue under the new annual plan. They added that additional initiatives will roll out across Erbil in the coming months to further strengthen municipal services.
Erbil serves as the political, administrative, and economic center of the Kurdistan Region. Over the past decade, the city has seen steady population growth. Internal migration, rural-to-urban movement, and relative regional stability have all driven this expansion. As a result, residential areas, commercial districts, and public institutions have grown rapidly.
However, fast urban growth has placed heavy pressure on infrastructure. Road networks, sewage systems, and municipal services face increasing strain. Traffic congestion, aging streets, and weak drainage systems have become recurring problems, especially during heavy rainfall.
In response, the KRG has increased its focus on municipal development and urban planning. The Ministry of Municipalities and Tourism plays a central role in delivering service projects and coordinating with local authorities.
Officials stressed that sustained investment in roads, sanitation, and public services remains vital. They said such efforts improve quality of life, support economic activity, and prepare Erbil for future growth.
