Soaring over 100 meters high and spanning 630 meters across Cocody Bay, the Alassane Ouattara Bridge boasts a distinctive cable-stayed design, marking a first-of-its-kind achievement in both Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa. Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 17 August 2023: In a momentous event that marked a milestone in Côte d'Ivoire's development, H. Alassane Ouattara, the President of Côte d'Ivoire, officiated the inauguration of the highly anticipated Cocody Bridge on Saturday, August 12th, 2023. This inauguration is the outcome of a collaborative effort. China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) Cote d'Ivoire Office was established in 1986. At present, it has two ongoing road projects with a total distance of 137km, which are Achy Road Project and Obe Road Project. 30 (Xinhua) -- For residents of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, driving between city districts was often a lengthy journey, as the Ebrie Lagoon naturally divides the city into separate parts, creating a fragmented transportation network.
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