Lomé-Cotonou Road Rehabilitation and Coastal Protection Project Progresses Steadily

Infrastructure
Thursday, 27 June 2024 15:05
Lomé-Cotonou Road Rehabilitation and Coastal Protection Project Progresses Steadily

(Togo First) - Rehabilitation works on the Lomé-Cotonou road are 80% done. The assessment was made by a delegation of officials and partners who visited the project’s construction sites on June 25. The Minister of Public Works, Zourehatou Kassah-Traoré, led the delegation. It also included representatives from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Union (EU).

During the visit, Wilfrid Abiola, representing the AfDB, lauded the progress made on the project, which is in its second phase. "This road is crucial for the country, and the bank remains committed to supporting Togo in its implementation," Abiola commented.

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In detail, the conversion of the Avépozo-Aného road section into a dual-carriageway (30 km) is nearly complete. Additionally, socio-economic infrastructures such as the Multifunctional Youth Center in Aného, the expansion of the Baguida market, and the rehabilitation of the health center in Agbodrafo have also been completed.

The AfDB and EU backed the project with €44.78 million and €20 million, respectively. Other financial backers include the West African Development Bank (BOAD), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the Global Environment Facility.

The rehabilitation works are scheduled to be completed next year. 

Esaïe Edoh

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