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Côte d’Ivoire Begins Construction of 37km Metro Line in Abidjan to Ease Traffic

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Côte d’Ivoire has begun the construction of a 37-kilometre metro line in Abidjan, which will link Anyama Centre to the airport. The Metro d’Abidjan will include 18 stations, 24 bridges, a viaduct (flyover), 34 pedestrian walkways, and eight underground passages.

The project was officially launched in early October at an event attended by French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire, who signed agreements, including credit financing for the metro line. Although there have been delays since the project’s inception in 2019, Côte d’Ivoire’s government hopes the metro will be operational by 2025.

The metro line was proposed to reduce traffic congestion in Abidjan. Once completed, it is expected to transport 540,000 passengers daily across seven regions: Anyama, Abobo, Adjamé, Plateau, Treichville, Marcory, and Port-Bouët.

The project is financed through a €1.36 billion concessional loan from France. A French consortium, including Bouygues Travaux Publics, Alstom, Colas Rail, and Keolis, was selected to oversee the construction. The Prime Minister’s office added that the initiative will create 6,000 jobs during its development phase.

 

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