EBOMAF-CI: The bitumen at the gates of Satamassokoura

To the east of Bouaké, in Djimini country, the small town of Satamassokoura lives at the rhythm of a transformation that gradually takes shape. On the construction site of the road from Bouaké to Satamassokoro, the EBOMAS machines are on foot and the last layers of bitumen advance over the days.

Part of Bouaké, the track that crosses Satamassokoura before joining Satamassokoro now has a level of execution greater than 50%. Earthmoving works are completed on the entire linear of about 90 kilometres. To date, some 57 kilometres have already been fully covered with bitumen. The teams are currently focusing their efforts on the rocky areas, which require specific treatment before the surface continues.

On the ground, the development of the site is closely monitored by the technical teams. The progress recorded reflects the steady progress of the work, with particular attention to the sections with the most important geological constraints.

Both in Satamassokoura and in the surrounding localities, this development is welcomed by riparian populations. Future infrastructure should help to strengthen trade and facilitate the flow of local agricultural production. Ignatius, cassava, potato and rice are among the main products that feed the local economy. The introduction of the new road link should provide them with more favourable transport conditions to the different markets.

However, the transformation is not limited to the long distance axis. In Satamassokoura, the new village of Satama, as in Satamassokoro, the former village of Satama, the road works also concern urban roads. A three-kilometre linear is planned in each of the two localities.

On these two projects, EBOMAF teams continue their mission with consistency and serenity. Progress is a particular challenge for the project leader in the region. Mobilization remains strong on the ground, in a calm and constructive working atmosphere.

This dynamic also relies on close collaboration with the supervisory and control teams. The various stakeholders, including BNETD, AGEROUTE and the other technical structures of the State, work in synergy with the construction teams.

In both Satamassokoura and Satamassokoro, the change is gradually taking place under the blows of the machines. Beyond bitumen, it is a whole dynamic of mobility, exchanges and local economic activities that prepares around this infrastructure.

SS/JESP