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PNG Sets the Foundation for a Modern Rail Era with the Launch of the Railway Legal Framework Consultancy

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Magi Highway Missing Link Opens to Connect Central Province to the Nation’s Capital

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ADB Partnership Strengthens Papua New Guinea’s Future

Department of Works and Highways

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between the Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) and the Department of Lands and Physical Planning (DLPP)

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between the Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) and the State-Owned Enterprise (SoE) Company, DataCo PNG Ltd

Government of PNG signed K12m contract for new Buin Market

New National Roads Declaration and Classification under the Road (Management and Funding) Act 2020

Successful Connection of the Magi Highway Missing Link with the first 4 vehicles arrived in Port Moresby from Alotau

West Coast Central Highway On Target to Meet September 16 Deadline

Historic Breakthrough on the Madang–Baiyer Highway

DoWH, SILAG Seal Partnership to Strengthen Public Service Training

DoWH secretary commends the official opening of the PNG’s Longest Footbridge Project

Response to misleading report on Lealea footbridge project cost and scope

Magi Highway Missing Link Opens to Connect Central Province to the Nation’s Capital

Official Opening of the Southern Corridor Missing Link between Central and Milne Bay Province - Sunday 31st August, 2025

PM Marape Opens Historic Tabubil–Telefomin Highway: A Road of Hope for Western and West Sepik

Telefomin Linked to the Nation After Generations of Waiting

ADB Partnership Strengthens Papua New Guinea’s Future

PM Marape Historic Drive POM–Alotau via Magi Highway

PM Marape Opens Trans National Highway – Port Moresby to Lae Road Now Within Reach

PNG LOST A CHAMPION NATIONALISTIC LEADER

Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr Calls for Integrity, Accountability, and Quality in Building Papua New Guinea’s Future

Madang’s Four-Lane Upgrade Begins

Media Officers undergoing training on Website Publication

Cafe reopens at DoWH Head Quarters

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Historic Steel Arch Bridge to transform Momase Connectivity

11th May 2026

Hawaiin Bridge, a 66-meter dual lane steel arch bridge on Papua New Guinea’s Coastal Highway, is the nation’s first of its kind. Funded under ConnectPNG at K20.8 million, it will improve safety, boost trade, and strengthen connectivity. It is due for completion on 6 July 2026.

Speech by Deputy Secretary Brian Alois on Connect PNG: Connecting Telefomin, Building Hope

9th May 2026

Connect PNG is more than a development program; it is a national promise to connect all Papua New Guineans, including remote communities like Telefomin. Through road infrastructure, it aims to end isolation and bring access to services, opportunities, and economic growth.

Connect PNG Program: Tifalmin New Road Opening.

9th May 2026

Hundreds of people gathered in Tifalmin to witness the historic opening of the new 19-kilometer road linking Rakmin to Tifalmin, with many travelling long distances on foot and overnight to attend the milestone event.

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Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr Calls for Integrity, Accountability, and Quality in Building Papua New Guinea’s Future

PNG Sets the Foundation for a Modern Rail Era with the Launch of the Railway Legal Framework Consultancy

Magi Highway Missing Link Opens to Connect Central Province to the Nation’s Capital

ADB Partnership Strengthens Papua New Guinea’s Future

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Road Management and Maintenance Plan 2025 - 2040

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Historic Steel Arch Bridge to transform Momase Connectivity

Speech by Deputy Secretary Brian Alois on Connect PNG: Connecting Telefomin, Building Hope

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