Prime Minister to open Telefomin road today

Friday, 12 September 2025, 9:55 am

Telefomin Road constructed under connect PNG program. (Image: Supplied)

Good news for the people of Telefomin in West Sepik they will now have access to easier transportation of goods and services.

This following the completion of the road construction.

Prime Minister James Marape is expected to officially open the Telefomin to Tabubil Highway today at Telefomin District Station, today.

The road project is a jointly funded initiative between OTML Tax Credit Scheme and the government's flagship Connect PNG program.

With the road now open, it will enabled much easier transport of construction materials and goods.

Work started in 2022, when contractors Ipwenz Construction Ltd and Tumla Investment Ltd were engaged to cut through the rugged Star Mountains and link Telefomin to Tabubil.