Cote d’Ivoire – Abidjan urban transport project (PTUA) · December 16th of 2016, the African...
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December 16th of 2016, the African Development Bank approved a USD 263.7M loan to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, to finance the construction of the Abidjan 4th bridge, connecting the municipalities of Youpougon and Plateau. The loan is part of a global transport infrastructure project which will reduce road congestion in the economic capital. The project includes the construction of six interchanges, 88km of urban expressways and the rehabilitation of 89 intersections. By improving mobility and reducing traffic accidents, the project will impact the daily life of millions of commuters and reinforce the economic competitivness of the city.
construction of 4 multi-purpose centres and rehabilitation of premises for women
rehabilitation of the Koumassi market
Marché
Construction of a waste composting plant in Abidjan
support for urban management (traffic plan, rain water drainage, pollution sensors, hydrocarbonquality regulations...)
Support for the participatory management and conservation of the Banco National Park
provision of equipment for income-generating activities to 3,000 women
The AfDB finances also: PLANNED FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF THE PROJECT (2017)
88km of fast urban roads
89 intersections
6 interchanges
Cote d’Ivoire – Abidjan urban transport project (PTUA) A 4th bridge to link directly the business and administrative centers to the most populated neighborhood
Map for illustration purpose onlySource: OITC - AfDB
Safer infrastructures and better traffic regulation
50% decrease of fatal road accidents in Abidjan district every year
Reductionof traffic congestion
904 000 tones/year reduction of gas emissions
15km/hthe average speed onthe roads of the project, at peak time
35km/hthe average speed onthe roads of the project, at peak time
Urban mobility in Abidjan
what changes2015 2021
8% of the national GDP, the annual cost generated by transportsystems inefficienciesin Abidjan*
3% of the national GDP, the annual cost generated by transportsystems inefficienciesin Abidjan*
*Accidents, congestion, air pollution, noise…
2016
USD 263.7M to build the 4th bridge:
Yopougon – Plateau (1 400 m)