Ivory Coast Breaks Ground on First BRT Project
2024-07-13 19:07:00
Translator and Editor: Tan Maolin
Abidjan, July 10 -- Ivory Coast celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday with the launch of its first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
Abidjan, July 10 -- Ivory Coast celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday with the launch of its first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
Côte d'Ivoire’s Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé launched construction work on the Yopougon-Bingerville BRT line on July 10, 2024, in Abidjan.
China Gezhouba Group is spearheading the Yopougon-Bingerville line, which was inaugurated with a groundbreaking ceremoy attended by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. This BRT line, the first of its kind in Ivory Coast, spans 20 kilometers between Yopougon and Bingerville and required an investment of 242 billion FCFA (US$401 million). It will feature over 100 articulated buses and 21 modern stations.
Design drawing of the Yopougon-Bingerville BRT line.
Once completed, the BRT system is expected to cater to more than 500,000 passengers daily, facilitating a 45-minute commute between Yopougon and Bingerville, with convenient connections to the port and airport. The project aims to significantly enhance regional transportation, improve urban functionality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and stimulate local economic growth and employment.
Design drawing of the Yopougon-Bingerville BRT line.
China Gezhouba Group Municipal Engineering Co., Ltd, a core subsidiary of CGGC, is responsible for the first bidding section of the project, which includes an 8.29-kilometer stretch of the BRT line, 8 bus stops and related ancillary works. Previously, the company has successfully completed three projects in Ivory Coast, namely the Cocody Bridge, the Y4 road and the Biovea Biomass Power Plant.
Design drawing of the Yopougon-Bingerville BRT line.
