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The Ministry of Public Works and Housing announced completion of three emergency escape ramps on the Adasiya–Dead Sea road, in the direction toward the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance traffic safety on steep routes frequently used by heavy vehicles.

The project included adding a dedicated lane to guide trucks before the escape ramps, along with excavation, filling, sand and gravel layering, and construction of retaining walls to form the ramp structure.

Protective barriers and reflectors were also installed to separate the ramps from the main road, ensuring safe use in emergencies.

The Dead Sea road descends from heights of over 1,000 metres above sea level to more than 400 metres below sea level in less than 25 kilometres, making it one of Jordan’s steepest roads and prone to accidents involving trucks losing control.

The ministry said the project cost about JD1 million and was designed to international standards, allowing malfunctioning or brake-failed trucks to stop safely without causing damage or injuries.

Escape ramps are considered essential infrastructure for mountainous and steep roads, offering an effective emergency solution when heavy vehicles lose braking power.

Studies such ramps reduce truck rollover accidents by over 80% and boost driver confidence and road safety.

The ministry affirmed its commitment to sustainable projects improving road safety and reducing accidents on key national routes.