Aleppo Governorate has launched the "Zero Pothole" initiative, a comprehensive service plan aimed at repairing road damage and improving infrastructure across the city and its surrounding administrative areas. The project was announced following a meeting chaired by Aleppo Governor Engineer Azzam Al-Ghareeb, during which the technical and logistical readiness of engineering and field teams was reviewed alongside the implementation plan and its defined timeline.

The project is scheduled to run for two months beginning April 20, 2026, covering the city of Aleppo and ten administrative districts, including both main arterial roads and secondary streets. The initiative responds to accumulated road damage caused by intensive use and adverse weather conditions.

Implementation Approach

Works will be carried out using asphalt mix (bituminous concrete), with workshops distributed across multiple sites to enable parallel operations. This approach is designed to accelerate progress while minimizing disruption to traffic flow. The Governor stressed the importance of adhering to technical standards throughout all phases of execution and ensuring continuous field supervision to guarantee the quality and durability of repairs.

Coordination and Community Partnership

The Governor underlined the necessity of coordination among all relevant service bodies to achieve optimal results within the set timeframe. He also commended the role played by volunteer teams in supporting service operations and responding swiftly to damaged road sections, which helped ease the burden on official authorities.

Expected Impact

• Reduction of traffic congestion on high-density roads.
• Decrease in vehicle damage caused by potholes and road deterioration.
• Enhancement of general public safety for both pedestrians and motorists.
• Improvement of service conditions as part of Aleppo's broader infrastructure rebuilding plan.
  
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The Aleppo City Council, in accordance with the plan set by the Aleppo Governorate, has begun implementing the “Zero Potholes” campaign to repair damaged roads.

First plan

According to the council, the campaign aims to address potholes in main streets during the first phase, with a gradual expansion to include side streets as part of a maintenance plan.

The preparatory work includes cutting the edges of the excavation and the worn asphalt layer using an asphalt cutter, followed by breaking it up with a compactor, in preparation for removing the debris and compacting the foundation layer, in preparation for paving work according to the approved technical specifications.

Executing the work in two tracks

The Aleppo City Council told Enab Baladi that it will implement its plan to address the city's road conditions along two main tracks. The first track includes projects to rehabilitate main streets in various neighborhoods, while the second involves miscellaneous maintenance work on streets damaged by wear and tear or emergency excavations. Regarding the first track, the council explained that the projects include scraping and resurfacing, as well as the construction of sidewalks and curbs.

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On Monday, May 4, the first phase of road restoration work commenced in the Manbij area of the Aleppo countryside as part of the "Zero Potholes" campaign launched by the governorate, with paving works scheduled for the project's second phase. According to Alikhbaria, the campaign aims to address potholes and cracks to improve traffic flow and enhance public safety and security. The "Zero Potholes" initiative was officially launched during a meeting chaired by Governor Azzam al-Ghareeb and is set to continue for two months, having started on April 20, covering Aleppo city and ten administrative districts to improve regional infrastructure. This campaign is part of an ongoing plan to upgrade service standards and road quality, aimed at positively impacting citizens' daily lives and overall traffic movement.

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