The second phase of the Boduthakurufaanu Magu redevelopment project has been completed and the upgraded road has officially reopened for public use, authorities have announced.
The completed segment covers a 250-metre stretch linking the Local Market to the North Harbour in Malé. The road has been newly asphalted and upgraded, with an additional six metres of reclaimed land added to expand the carriageway. Construction on this phase began on 9 December 2025.
According to the government, the project was designed to address longstanding traffic challenges in one of the capital’s busiest commercial corridors. Previously operating as a one-way route, the stretch often contributed to congestion and logistical bottlenecks. With the recent expansion, the road has been converted into a two-way carriageway to improve traffic flow.
Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Abdulla Muththalib said the reopening of the road is expected to bring significant relief to motorists and businesses that rely heavily on the area. He expressed confidence that the wider roadway will help ease congestion and streamline movement in the vicinity.
Prior to reopening, a tree-planting initiative was held to enhance greenery along the redeveloped stretch. State ministers, senior government officials and staff from the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) participated in the activity.
The redevelopment of Boduthakurufaanu Magu is being carried out in multiple phases. The first phase — extending from the official jetty zone to the Local Market — was completed and opened in December 2025.
Authorities say the overall project is expected to reduce congestion around the Malé Commercial Harbour area while significantly improving the transportation of goods and passenger movement in the capital.
