The cost of the two phases is 154 billion francs CFA or 67 billion for the first and 87 billion francs CFA for the second”, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development (MINHDU), Jean Claude Mbwentchou said last Thursday in Yaoundé.
It was on the occasion of the visit of the urban phase of the Nsimalen highway project- 10 km long. During the field visit, the MINHDU was accompanied by the Ministers of Lands, Jacqueline Kung a Bessiké, Public Works, Patrice Amba Salla, Public Contracts, Abba Sadou and the Yaoundé City Delegate, Gilbert Tsimi Evouna.
This road runs from the Ahala MRS filling station to the Jean Paul II Boulevard junction, below the conference centre.
Three companies will build the road divided into three sections: Synohydro, Ahala-Carrefour Nsam-Trois Statues, 5.8 km long ; China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), OiLybia-Mess des Officiers-Poste central, 1.9 km long and Arab Contractors, Warda-Ecole de police-Carrefour sous-préfecture Tsinga, 2,1 km long.
With a cross section of 2 × 3 lanes, medians and sidewalks for a speed of 60 km / h, feasibility studies for the first phase will begin next week, MINHDU noted.
“We gave them a timeline of two months to complete these studies. That is to say, in late July or early August. We expect to finalize the technical documents for approval and provide the appropriate service order to start work in September”, said Jean Claude Mbwentchou.
Work on the road will start simultaneously, according to MINHDU.