Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Unveiling Tomorrow's Cameroon Through Today's News

Breaking

The rehabilitation of the Babadjou-Bamenda road in Cameroon is progressing well, with significant completion on the Babadjou-Matazem section. Here's a breakdown of the good news for travelers:

  • Main Road Nearly Finished: As of March 15, 2024, the main 17km stretch between Babadjou and Matazem is 93% complete.
  • Key Stages Completed: Earthworks, sub-base, and bituminous-bound graded aggregate base course have been finished along the entire route. 16.8km is overlaid with bituminous concrete surfacing.
  • Signage and Markings: Signage works are complete for 14km, improving visibility and safety.

This progress suggests the Babadjou-Matazem section will be ready for use before the end of the first half of 2024, significantly improving travel on this route.

Additional Work Underway:

The project also encompasses improvements on connecting roads:

  • Toumaka-Bafenga-Bamekoupere (8.8 km)
  • Carrefour Peter Madem with a ramp (1.3 km)
  • Construction of a box culvert on River Tchi Neuh

These sections are also progressing steadily, with earthworks nearing completion and construction of structures underway.

Overall, the news is positive for travelers in the region. The improved Babadjou-Bamenda road will reduce travel times, enhance safety, and potentially boost economic activity in the area.