Burkina Faso launches $70 million road expansion in Ouagadougou
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Burkina Faso has inaugurated eight new road infrastructure projects in the capital, Ouagadougou, to improve urban mobility and access to strategic areas amid rapid population growth. The projects, covering more than 22 kilometers of roadway, were officially unveiled during a ceremony in the Kossodo district on Saturday.
The developments cover over 22 kilometers and include the key Northern Ring Road corridor, representing a public investment of more than 40 billion CFA francs. The government said this investment is equivalent to about $70.4 million at current exchange rates, marking a significant infrastructure push for the capital.
Among the newly completed projects is the Northern Ring Road, a 10.23-kilometer corridor linking the northern interchange to National Road 3. The project also includes more than 1.3 kilometers of service roads and an extensive drainage and sanitation system stretching over 20 kilometers to manage water runoff.
Other completed routes include Avenue du Moogho Naaba, Avenue Yennega, and the Northwestern Ring Road, as well as roads intended to improve access to security and administrative facilities across the capital. These routes connect key neighborhoods and government zones to improve daily movement for residents.
Officials say the infrastructure aims to improve mobility, security access, and urban connectivity throughout Ouagadougou. Construction Minister Mikaïlou Sidibé described the infrastructure programme as part of efforts to strengthen national resilience and support economic activity through improved transport connectivity.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo said the government would continue investing in road infrastructure across the country to reduce congestion and improve access to strategic zones. "We will continue state investments in road networks throughout the country," the prime minister said, while also urging residents and motorists to help preserve the newly completed infrastructure.
The road expansion comes as Ouagadougou faces mounting pressure from rapid urbanisation and demographic growth, with authorities seeking to modernise transport systems and improve movement within the capital. Burkina Faso, like several West African nations, has increased public infrastructure spending in recent years as governments attempt to address urban congestion, expand trade links, and strengthen access to public services.
