Redeveloped Stretch of Boduthakurufaanu Magu Opens to the Public

MV+ News Desk | December 9, 2025
Boduthakurufaanu Magu’s first redevelopment segment opens | Photo: Ministry of Construction, Housing & Infrastructure

The first completed segment of the Boduthakurufaanu Magu redevelopment project has been opened to the public, marking a key milestone in the ongoing effort to modernise Malé’s ring road network. 

The newly completed section, located between the Local Market and the nearby Presidential Jetty, was officially reopened yesterday after renovation and asphalting works.

The project involved reclaiming part of the lagoon to expand the road into a four-lane stretch, followed by the laying of new asphalt. Construction on this segment began in August, and its completion marks the end of Segment 1 of the wider redevelopment plan.

Ahead of the second phase, the project contractor, the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), announced last Thursday that public feedback is being sought to help align the works with community expectations and sustainable development priorities. The consultation invites public views on the anticipated benefits of the project, ways to minimise disruptions during road closures, and how the upgraded area is most likely to be used.

The entire ring road redevelopment is funded through the state budget, with an allocation of MVR 144 million. MTCC has been contracted to complete the full project within 455 days.

The reopening of this completed section follows more than three months of closure and forms part of broader efforts to upgrade Malé’s transport infrastructure. MTCC widened the stretch to four lanes, installed fencing on both sides, and incorporated features to support wheelchair and trolley users. The company stated that the improvements are expected to ease traffic congestion and reduce flooding during heavy rainfall through a new stormwater drainage system.

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