The Cameroonian government has taken a significant step towards modernizing its road infrastructure by signing a contract with the French company, Groupe Fayat, for the automation of 14 toll booths. The signing ceremony, which took place on May 18, 2020, was conducted via video conference between Yaoundé and Paris. The contract was signed by Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, Minister of Public Works, and Laurent Fayat, President and CEO of Groupe Fayat.
The 14 automated toll booths will be constructed on four major axes, including the Yaoundé-Douala-Limbé, Yaoundé-Bafoussam-Bamenda, Douala-Bafoussam, and the entrance to Yaoundé-Nsimalen airport. The selected toll booths are considered the most profitable out of the 45 in the country. The project will involve the construction of modern toll booths, including a communication system, a 50m-wide toll platform, and 14 buildings for operations and maintenance.
The project, which is expected to generate 300 jobs during its execution, will require an investment of 28.94 billion FCFA. Once completed, the automated toll booths will provide a range of services, including automatic vehicle classification and a reporting system. The project is part of a public-private partnership between the Cameroonian government and Groupe Fayat, which was awarded the contract in 2019.
The automation of the toll booths is expected to improve the efficiency and transparency of toll collection, reducing congestion and wait times for road users. The project will also provide opportunities for local businesses and communities, with 42,000 square meters of parking and commercial spaces planned. The construction of the toll booths is expected to be completed in a timely manner, with the first phase of the project already underway.
The Cameroonian government has expressed its satisfaction with the progress of the project, which is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy and infrastructure. The Minister of Public Works, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, has emphasized the importance of the project in modernizing the country's road infrastructure and improving the overall travel experience for road users.
Groupe Fayat, the French company behind the project, has extensive experience in the construction and operation of toll booths and other infrastructure projects. The company has expressed its commitment to delivering a high-quality project that meets the needs of the Cameroonian government and road users. The project is expected to be completed in the near future, with the exact timeline yet to be announced.
The automation of the 14 toll booths is a significant step towards the modernization of Cameroon's road infrastructure, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy and transportation sector. The project will improve the efficiency and transparency of toll collection, reduce congestion, and provide opportunities for local businesses and communities.
Key points
- The project will generate 300 jobs during its execution and require an investment of 28.94 billion FCFA.
- The automated toll booths will provide a range of services, including automatic vehicle classification and a reporting system.
- The project is part of a public-private partnership between the Cameroonian government and Groupe Fayat.
