Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugre Mambe said Wednesday that Line 1 of Abidjan Metro is expected to begin operations in January 2029, following a visit to the construction site.
“The overall completion rate of the infrastructure is estimated at 66 percent. The line will have the capacity to transport 540,000 passengers per day,” he said.
The metro is expected to significantly improve passenger comfort and traffic flow across Greater Abidjan, while creating employment opportunities.
“More than 2,000 Ivorians are already employed at the construction site, including young female recruits. Ultimately, more than 5,000 jobs will be created, including 2,000 permanent positions,” Mambe said.
Mambe also highlighted the metro’s role in urban and commercial development, calling on the Ivorian private sector to take part in developing commercial spaces at the stations.
Stretching 37.4 km and comprising 18 stations, Line 1 will pass through seven communes in the Autonomous District of Abidjan.
Mambe said the project seeks to combine technological innovation with economic dynamism while contributing to improvement in the urban environment. Enditem
Source: Xinhua
