The mayor of Gagnoa, Yssouf Diabaté, has announced that work on 15 kilometres of asphalt roads in the city will begin in October 2025, marking a significant infrastructure boost for the region.
Speaking on Tuesday, 23 September, during the fourth ordinary session of the municipal council held at the town hall wedding hall, Mr. Diabaté detailed the government-funded project aimed at improving the city’s road network.
“The work is expected to begin in the second half of October,” he said, explaining that 10 kilometres of asphalt will cover a two-lane route stretching from the old city entrance corridor via Sinfra-Bayota-Ouragahio to the village of Guessihio, passing through the roundabout at the Regional Hospital Center (CHR).
The remaining 5 kilometres will focus on rehabilitating damaged roads in the city centre and constructing new asphalt roads. One particularly anticipated route will connect the urban dispensary to Modern High School 3, passing through the Libreville district, which residents have long requested for improvement.
“This is an indescribable joy for us, the people of Gagnoa,” Mr. Diabaté said, commending the efforts of departmental officials and President Alassane Ouattara in securing the funding and ensuring the city benefits from the development.
The mayor also outlined the municipal council’s plan to continue investing in infrastructure, committing to laying one kilometre of asphalt within the city each year.
City residents have expressed optimism that the works will reduce travel times, improve access to essential services, and stimulate economic activity by easing the movement of goods and people.
Local authorities are coordinating with contractors to ensure that construction progresses smoothly while minimising disruption to traffic and daily activities.
The project is part of a broader government initiative to enhance urban infrastructure across Ivory Coast, aiming to modernise road networks, improve safety, and support regional development.
With work set to start next month, Gagnoa is poised to see tangible improvements in connectivity and urban mobility, reinforcing the city’s growing status as a regional hub.
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