On October 9, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Benin in Cotonou, Benin, for the “Cotonou City Bedoko Intersection Grade-Separated Interchange Construction Project (Phase 2).” The agreement was signed that day by Hug Oscar Locos, Minister of External Resource Mobilization and Debt Management attached to the Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Benin, and Kazunori Shibata, Director of the JICA Benin Office.
Scenes from the signing ceremony
This project involves the construction of an elevated bridge on the opposite lane (east-to-west direction) as a follow-up to Phase 1, which involved the construction of an elevated structure at the Bedoko Intersection (west-to-east direction). Together, these two phases will alleviate traffic congestion at the Bedoko Intersection—a key transportation hub in Benin—and contribute to improving logistics in Benin and neighboring countries. Japan has designated the “West Africa Growth Ring”—which includes Benin—as one of its three priority regions for corridor development in Africa, alongside the Nakara Corridor and the Northern Corridor, and this project contributes to the realization of this initiative.
The business overview is as follows.
Cotonou City Bedoko Intersection Overpass Construction Project (Phase 2)
The Project for the Construction of the Vêdoko Intersection Flyover in Cotonou (Phase 2)
・Country (Target Region)
Republic of Benin (Cotonou)
・Business Objectives
This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion at the Bedoko intersection in Cotonou and on the city’s main roads, as well as reduce collisions between pedestrians and vehicles, by constructing an elevated intersection at the Bedoko intersection (east to west). In doing so, it will contribute to improving logistics, enhancing connectivity, and promoting economic growth in the country and throughout West Africa.
・Business Activities
(a) Details of facilities, equipment, etc.:
[Facilities] Construction of a two-lane elevated bridge and installation of other road-related facilities and equipment (drainage systems, street lighting, guardrails, etc.)
(b) Consulting Services:
Detailed design, bid preparation assistance, and construction supervision.
(c) Procurement and Construction Methods:
With regard to construction materials, general materials will be procured locally, while certain materials identified during the preliminary feasibility study as being difficult to procure locally will be procured in Japan.
・Maximum Grant Amount
3.025 billion yen
・Scheduled Implementation Period
36 months (including the detailed design and bidding periods)
・Implementing Agency
Infrastructure, Roads, and Land Development Corporation
・ Contributing to the Achievement of the SDGs
Goal 9 (Build the Foundation for Industry and Innovation)
Goal 13 (Take concrete action on climate change)
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