The project, estimated to cost 316 billion CFA francs, includes 11 major structures and pedestrian footbridges. According to the Prime Minister, the infrastructure is expected to be ready by the end of 2028.

During his visit, which took him from the Police Academy area in Cocody to the Yao Séhi neighbourhood in Yopougon, Beugré Mambé also outlined plans to integrate the BRT into Abidjan’s existing transport network.

The main corridor will connect to secondary and tertiary routes served by buses operated by the Abidjan Transport Company (SOTRA) and private transport operators.

The government also plans to facilitate connections between different modes of transport. The Prime Minister said BRT tickets would also be valid on the Abidjan Metro. Infrastructure and facilities will also be designed to accommodate people with reduced mobility.

Beugré Mambé further announced that three structures financed by Japan, with an investment of 70 billion CFA francs, are expected to be available from 2027. The construction site currently employs around 2,000 workers.

The Yopougon-Bingerville BRT is a major component of Abidjan’s urban transport development plans, aimed at improving public transport connections across the city.