West coast road project under way |11 November 2022

Full scale work on the west coast road project has started, the Ministry of Transport announced yesterday.

The west coast road improvement works started on October 3, 2022 with initial levelling and boundary setting works.

The contract was awarded to Benoiton Construction for a sum of R38,924,310.00.

The project comprises the widening of a 3.3km long road and construction of new pavements from the Anse à la Mouche road junction to the Baie Lazare school entrance.

It will also include renovation of existing bus shelters and the construction of new bus shelters and bin site.

The project is expected to be completed within 6 months, approximately towards April 3, 2023.

The project had been on hold for 12 years but recent interventions by the Ministry of Transport have allowed the project to go ahead.

The improved west coast road is expected to benefit both motorists and pedestrians by enhancing safety in one of the largest districts on Mahé.

Upon completion, the project is expected to offer a wider road with more comfort while driving.

It will have much more secure road infrastructure such as street lights, cat eye reflectors and crash barriers.

It will have an upgraded drainage system that will reduce flooding during heavy rain, among others.

The Ministry of Transport is calling for public cooperation when approaching the area and that they respect safety signage and instructions given.

Press release from the Ministry of Transport