Department of Works and Highways

04/06/2026

Department of Works and Highways| Madang Ramu Corridor| Madang Ramu Highway| Connect PNG Program|Ramu Highway sealing works between Usino Junction and Walium Station by contractor JVPNG Ltd.
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03/06/2026

Department of Works and Highways| Highlands Corridor| Highlands Highway| Asia Development Bank Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program| Tranche 2 | Bridge Construction Works| Today Contractor CCECC completed the concrete pouring for Whagi bridge (120m) in Jiwaka Province| Whagi bridge is part of the 72 bridges funded under this program from Lae to Mt Hagen| & highways

02/06/2026

Department of Works and Highways| SHP/Gulf Corridor| Connect PNG Program|Kutubu Access Road Sealing progressing well| Poroma Junction to Moro|100km|A very important project for the Marape Rosso Government in giving back to PNGLNG resource owners/project footprint areas infrastructure commitment under Kokopo UBSA/LBSA for project Security of this critical national asset that have contributed more than K30b since 2014.
It is projected that 20km will be sealed by December 2026.
This road will also service the LOs of Kutubu and Mt Bosavi.

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31/05/2026

Department of Works & Highways | Bougainville Corridor | New Guinea Islands Region| Rumba Road in Arawa, AROB funded under CPNG satisfactorily completed by one of our local engineering firm, Eastern Star Engineering a local company in AROB.

It is good to see local firms doing fantastic job and completing it to satisfactory standards.

Connect PNG is our Passion!

30/05/2026

Department of Works and Highways| New Britain Corridor|Connect PNG|Kokopo 4 Lane| East New Britain Province|First 200m sealing run of Tokua to Kokopo 4 lane

30/05/2026

*HAWAIIAN BRIDGE ON WEWAK COASTAL HIGHWAY MAKING STRONG PROGRESS*

Port Moresby -- Thursday, 07 May 2026

The landmark Hawaiian Bridge project along the Coastal Highway in Wewak is steadily taking shape, marking another important milestone in the Pangu-led Marape-Rosso Government’s commitment to improving national transport infrastructure under the Connect PNG program.

Secretary for the Department of Works and Highways, Gibson Ali Holemba, expressed satisfaction with the progress of construction works, confirming that the main girders and beams for the bridge structure have now been fully completed.

Mr. Holemba stated that the next phase of the project will focus on temporary works associated with the installation of the main steel tube truss, which is a critical component of the bridge structure. Completion of the bridge project is expected in October this year.

“It is satisfying to see the project progressing well. The completion of the main girders and beams represents a major engineering milestone, and we are now moving into the next important stage of construction,” Mr. Holemba said.

The Hawaiian Bridge project forms part of the broader effort by the Marape-Rosso Government to strengthen road connectivity, improve transportation access, and support economic growth across Papua New Guinea. Once completed, the bridge is expected to significantly improve mobility for communities, businesses, and travelers along the Wewak Coastal Highway corridor.

The Department of Works and Highways reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring quality infrastructure delivery and timely progress on major national road projects that continue to connect rural and urban communities throughout the country.

*Photo Caption: Hawaiian Bridge on the Coastal Highway in Wewak taking shape.*

30/05/2026

29/05/2026

First ever vehicle crossing the Jimi River by a makeshift bananan boat to Simbai.

It’s amazing when man with determination and passion to make a difference for the people, human can create miracle and wonders and liberate the humanity and bring hope and prosperity for all.

I grew watching a screenplay by our Port Moresby Theater called ‘Tinpis Run’ this is a modern day Tinpis Run by our passionate people of Middle Ramu and Baiyer Valley.

Connect PNG Economic Road Development Program is creating wonders to our rural PNG. Those who haven’t seen vehicle in their lifetime are seeing it for the first time. It is the duty of man to care for his own kind and live to serve to the uttermost.

Connect PNG is our Passion!

28/05/2026

Department of Works and Highways| Highlands Highway Corridor| Asian Development Bank Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program| Umi Planes of Markham valley|A panoramic aerial view of the Highway along the Markham Plain reveals a strategic transportation corridor that effectively links the Highlands Provinces. This arterial route supports regional economic activity by improving connectivity, reducing travel times, and enhancing freight and passenger movements, thereby contributing to broader economic development. The Rehabilitation and upgrading of the highway undertaken under the Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program (SHHIP) have restored the pavement integrity, increased load-carrying capacity, and extended service life, enabling reliable and timely ex*****on of economic activities. Well-planned and maintained road networks are the lifelines of communities, underpinning growth and economic resilience. & highway

27/05/2026

Department of Works and Highways| Highlands Region| Regional Works Manager| Mr. Kingsford Kassen include his staff| Participation in the Highlands Region Client Outreach| Stakeholders| Partnership| Collaboration| Addressing road works challenge in the region needs all stakeholders approach| Social safeguards is a primary concern especially in the region. The workshop was organized by the office of the Solicitor General with funding assistance from the AUSAID. &highways