General Overview

The project to construct and pave the highway in Kankan consists of developing a 2x2 lane highway over a length of 12km, which aims to open up the city and improve interregional traffic flow.

Also included in the Simandou 2040 program, this project has an imminent impact on the national road network and will enable an essential interconnection for the mobility of people and goods in the region.

The following actors are involved in this project:

* Project owner: Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works (MITP); ;
* Project owner delegate: AGEROUTE; ;
* Public project manager: Administration and Control of Major Projects (ACGP); ;
* Company: HENAN CHINA GUINEA; Project Control and Supervision: ACGP Project Team, AGEROUTE

Goals

*The construction of a 2×2 highway in Kankan and structuring the local and regional economy.

Main Components

-Preparatory work, roadbed, sanitation and drainage, intersection development, engineering structure.

Economic and social impact

– Reduction of transport costs and times; ;
– Opening up access to markets and providing access to isolated areas; ;
– Job creation; ;
– Easy access to essential services; ;
– Road safety.