The government of Côte d'Ivoire has announced plans to bitumenize the Taï-Grabo-la Côtière road, a key infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity in the country's western region. The project was announced by Anne Désirée Ouloto-Lamizana, the Minister of State and President of the Cavally Regional Council, during a meeting with local residents in Diéro Oula, in the Oubi canton, on October 2, 2026.
The bitumenization of the Taï-Grabo-la Côtière road is part of Côte d'Ivoire's National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030, a comprehensive strategy aimed at driving economic growth and social development in the country. According to Minister Ouloto-Lamizana, the project is expected to contribute to the decongestion of Taï and promote economic and social development in the region.
The project is part of a larger initiative to bitumenize the 284-kilometer Guiglo-Taï-Tabou road, which connects to the Côtière, also known as National Road A7. The Cavally region, where the project is located, is expected to benefit significantly from the improved infrastructure, which will enhance connectivity and facilitate the transportation of goods and services.
Minister Ouloto-Lamizana also called on local residents to prioritize peace and social cohesion, conditions she said were essential for the success of development initiatives. She urged them to end illegal gold mining, which has been causing environmental degradation and affecting agricultural land and water resources in the region.
The Minister of State and President of the Cavally Regional Council expressed her gratitude to the local residents for their warm welcome and commitment to the development of the region. She said she was confident that the bitumenization of the Taï-Grabo-la Côtière road would have a positive impact on the lives of local residents and contribute to the overall development of the Cavally region.
The announcement of the bitumenization project has been well-received by local residents, who have been eagerly awaiting improved infrastructure in the region. The project is expected to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and improve the overall quality of life for residents in the Cavally region.
The implementation of the PND 2026-2030 is expected to have a significant impact on Côte d'Ivoire's development trajectory, with several key projects aimed at improving infrastructure, promoting economic growth, and enhancing social welfare. The bitumenization of the Taï-Grabo-la Côtière road is just one of several initiatives aimed at driving development in the country.
Key points
- The project is part of Côte d'Ivoire's National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030.
- The bitumenization of the Taï-Grabo-la Côtière road is expected to contribute to the decongestion of Taï and promote economic and social development in the region.
- The project is part of a larger initiative to bitumenize the 284-kilometer Guiglo-Taï-Tabou road.
