Amman – Ajloun Toll Road

Implementing Partners:

• Government of Jordan: Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Ministry of Transport, Land Transport Regulatory Commission
• Infrastructure Development Specialists: Companies with expertise in road construction
• Toll System Operators: Experienced partners in advanced toll collection technologies
  Delivery Model: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) under a DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer) structure

Brief Description:
A 15 km greenfield toll road to create a direct road link between the Amman–Irbid Road (Highway 35) and the Ajloun–Irbid Road (Road 55). The road will enable smooth access to Ajloun city, enhance regional connectivity, and support tourism and agricultural development in northern Jordan.
The project includes:

• Road Infrastructure Development: Construction of a modern road with enhanced safety features.
• Smart Transportation Systems: Integration of intelligent traffic management to reduce congestion and improve travel time.

Opportunity Drivers under the Economic Modernization Vision:

• Jordan as a Global Destination
• Investment
• Future Services
• Quality of Life

Project Objectives:

• Reduce traffic congestion, particularly on routes leading to Ajloun
• Improve connectivity to agricultural areas and support regional economic growth
• Enhance travel efficiency and emergency response for over 176,000 residents in Ajloun Governorate
• Accelerate sustainable development and economic activity in northern Jordan

Implementation Timeline:

• Q4 / 2025: Advisor appointment in progress
• Q3 / 2026: Tender launch

Status:
Preliminary feasibility and design studies were completed by Arabtech Jardaneh and ALG. The project is registered in the National Registry of Government Projects.

Investment Size 

The project  is with an expected USD 50 million with a  double-digit IRR.