Mafraq, Sept. 15 (Petra) — Jaber Border Crossing has expanded its
freight-handling capacity with a new yard accommodating around 200
loaded trucks, as commercial traffic from Syria continues to
increase.

The new facility is equipped with the technology needed to speed up
truck entry and improve the flow of goods through the crossing,
Acting Mafraq Governor Ahmad Al-Zuhair told the Jordan News Agency
(Petra) on Tuesday.

The expansion is part of a broader upgrade of the crossing under the
Interior Ministry’s 2026-2027 border development plan, covering both
freight and passenger traffic.

Al-Zuhair said vehicle and bus lanes for travelers arriving from
Syria have been expanded to ease congestion and facilitate movement
through the border crossing.

A dedicated passport processing building has also been prepared for
bus passengers to streamline procedures and reduce pressure on
existing facilities.

The upgrades include plans for an operations room linking central
administrations with the various agencies working at the Jaber
crossing, aimed at improving coordination and simplifying routine
procedures for passengers and cargo trucks.

Al-Zuhair said the measures are part of the Interior Ministry’s
efforts to modernize border crossings, facilitate passenger movement
and improve the efficiency of freight traffic.

//Petra// RZ