The Al-Dabousia border crossing in the countryside of Homs resumed passenger and commercial truck transit between Syria and Lebanon on Monday, following the completion of reconstruction works on the bridge connecting the two countries, and the rehabilitation of administrative and service buildings, as well as the expansion of cargo yards and passenger halls.
Homs Governor Marhaf Al-Nu’seman, during the opening of the crossing, stated that the rehabilitation, restoration, and expansion works increased the area of the crossing to more than seven times its previous size, emphasizing its strategic importance in facilitating transit, boosting trade, and supporting the recovery and reconstruction process.
For his part, Khaled Al-Burad, deputy head of the General Authority for Crossings and Customs, clarified that the opening is part of the Authority’s efforts to rehabilitate infrastructure and alleviate pressure on other crossings. Meanwhile, Maher Al-Hajj Ahmad, director of public relations at the crossing, noted that capacity has improved to include 16 booths in the arrivals hall and 10 booths in the departures hall, with 24-hour operational readiness.
EU Ambassador Michael Unmacht pointed out that the EU contributed to financing the project implemented by the International Organization for Migration, aiming to create conditions for the return of refugees and displaced persons. Meanwhile, traveler Mahmoud Al-Abyad expressed his satisfaction with the reduction in travel hours, noting that the Authority began rehabilitation works last August, following the reopening of the Jisr Al-Qamar crossing last May.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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