Residents of Kabash Gharbi, Raqqa, Call for Vital Road Repairs
Residents of the village of Kabash Gharbi, located in the northwestern countryside of Raqqa, are grappling with severe daily difficulties due to the critical state of their main road. This route serves as a vital artery connecting the rural areas of Raqqa with the Aleppo countryside, as well as the regions of Al-Tabqah and Ain Issa, making it an essential hub for transportation, logistics, and essential services.
Local citizens report that the road has fallen into a state of severe disrepair, significantly impacting their quality of life. Turki al-Aruda, a local resident, stated that repeated appeals to relevant authorities have yet to receive a response. He explained that the road’s deterioration has led to increased transportation costs and frequent, costly vehicle repairs due to the extensive damage caused by the poor road conditions.
Another resident, Abboud al-Mahmoud al-Mustafa, emphasized that the road is the primary connection to the city of Raqqa. He expressed the community’s hope for urgent action from the concerned authorities to initiate necessary rehabilitation works. Marwan al-Ali, also a resident, noted that the road serves more than 30 villages in the area, adding that locals have been waiting for improvements for roughly 15 years, during which time no tangible progress has been made.
Khaled al-Hussein, the head of the Kabash Gharbi municipal council, highlighted that the current state of the road has led to the marginalization of the area, depriving residents of basic services and hindering transport. He stressed the road’s economic and service significance, noting its role in linking the western Raqqa countryside with Tal Abyad, Al-Tabqah, Manbij, and the northeastern Aleppo countryside.
According to al-Hussein, the poor road conditions force drivers to use more congested alternative routes, such as the Hazima – Tishreen – Kabash Gharbi road, to avoid the most damaged segments located between Al-Jalaa, Sufyan, and Kabash Gharbi. He noted that while certain sections—specifically the Kabash – Al-Rashid and Kabash – Tishreen segments—were included in the plans of the governorate’s Technical Services Directorate, implementation remains stalled. Al-Hussein emphasized that the road falls outside the municipality’s jurisdiction, as their mandate is limited to secondary and agricultural roads, making intervention by the relevant central authorities essential.
Kabash Gharbi, situated approximately 35 kilometers from the city of Raqqa, is an important agricultural center within the Wadi al-Fayd project, which irrigates thousands of hectares. Consequently, the maintenance of this infrastructure is vital to supporting agricultural activities and ensuring that farmers and residents maintain access to markets and essential services.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
