Newly commissioned Entoto–4 Kilo corridor reinforces capital’s role in economic, cultural revival
Addis Ababa, August 3, 2025 (FMC) — The Entoto–4 Kilo corridor, a landmark infrastructure project under the second phase of Addis Ababa’s integrated corridor development, has been officially inaugurated and opened to the public.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed led the commissioning of the corridor on Sunday morning, accompanied by senior Prosperity Party officials, including Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie.
The occasion marked a major milestone in the capital’s broader urban modernization agenda.
The corridor spans 314 hectares and links some of Ethiopia’s most historic and symbolic institutions. These include the national parliament, Addis Ababa University’s main campus, Yekatit 12 Hospital—the country’s first modern health facility—and Africa’s first girls-only boarding school. It also connects to the Shiromeda district, a vibrant center of economic activity and a nationally recognized hub for traditional handicrafts.
Mayor Adanech, commenting after the event, stated that the newly completed corridor exemplifies the administration’s resolve to not only launch large-scale urban projects but also complete them efficiently and deliver them with clear public purpose. “The Entoto–4 Kilo corridor is a clear reflection of our government’s determination to bring projects to completion and ready them for use by citizens,” she said.
The project significantly upgrades infrastructure along the corridor. The road has been widened from 32 to 42 meters and now includes a 3-meter-wide bicycle lane and over 11 kilometers of pedestrian walkways ranging from 5 to 13 meters wide. In addition, the corridor features 11 taxi and bus stops, two transport terminals—one housing a modern mall under a public-private partnership—seven parking areas, and 417 smart poles for lighting and digital services.
The development also integrates:
* 20 green spaces and 2 public plazas
* 10 children’s playgrounds and 7 sports facilities
* 9 public toilets
Mayor Adanech added that the project not only enhances urban livability but also symbolizes respect for the nation’s historical identity. “This corridor honors the legacy of the institutions along its route while creating over 15,000 temporary and permanent jobs,” she noted.
According to the Addis Ababa City Communication Office, 1,521 new shops have been constructed in addition to the existing 751, boosting trade and local economic activity throughout the area.
The Mayor concluded by thanking all professionals, laborers, and partners who contributed to the success of the project—now a defining feature in the capital’s unfolding economic and cultural revival.