Project Description

This summary covers an investment by Bouygues Travaux Publics S.A in the construction and operation of a toll bridge in Côte d’Ivoire.  The investor has applied for MIGA guarantees of up to €13.57 million for a period of up to 13 years against the risks of transfer restriction, expropriation, war and civil disturbance, and breach of contract.

The project consists of the design, construction, and operation of a toll bridge over the Ebrié lagoon in Abidjan with access roads to the north and south between the residential area of Riviera and the industrial area of Marcory. The total length of the full road connection will be around 6.6 kilometers, with the bridge itself spanning 1.5 kilometers.  To the north, construction will consist of a 2 x 2 lane dual carriageway that will connect with the junction of the Boulevard Mitterand and Est-Ouest roads and on which will be the toll plaza.  To the south, construction will consist of a 2 x 3 lane dual carriageway with lateral access roads that will connect to Boulevard Giscard d’Estaing, the main road which joins Abidjan airport.

Environmental Categorization

The project is a Category A under MIGA’s environmental review procedures. Click here to view the Environmental and Social Review Summary.

Development Impact

The new toll bridge, once completed, will connect the residential and industrial areas, and will provide easier access to the city of Abidjan.  It is expected to reduce transportation costs by reducing the heavy traffic over the existing two bridges into the city. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s economy by creating jobs for the local population and local procurement of goods and services for construction.

MIGA’s participation in the project is aligned with the agency’s commitment to supporting investment into the world’s poorest nations, investment in infrastructure, and investment in conflict-affected countries.