PM Marape Launches Redevelopment of Hiritano Highway

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape officially launched the redevelopment of the Hiritano Highway at Bereina Station, Central Province, on Thursday, 17 April 2025, as part of the Southern Corridor, Connect PNG Road Access Program. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of critical upgrades to what the Prime Minister described as the “greatest contributor to the country’s economy.”
“This entire plain—from Kerema to Port Moresby—must be unbundled in its economic potential. What relevance is this economic road if the people are not participating in it?”
He urged landowners and communities along the corridor to seize the economic opportunities that come with improved connectivity.
Minister for Works and Highways, Hon. Solan Mirisim, highlighted the broader vision of the highway redevelopment, linking it to national development goals across all sectors.
“The Hiritano Highway will support agriculture expansion, access to health services, education, and other economic activities,” Minister Mirisim said.
“This highway is built to be safe, long-lasting, and incorporates modern engineering.”
“Let this road be a reminder that this government will leave no one behind—for a connected Papua New Guinea. The Connect PNG program is not just about roads—it’s a multi-sectoral program that we will all improve together. That’s the way forward.”

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