**Fatshimetrie: The construction of the Kinshasa ring roads, a major project for the future of the Congolese capital**
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently took a giant step towards the modernization of its capital, Kinshasa, with the launch of construction work on the ring roads. This ambitious project, led by President Félix Tshisekedi, aims to provide the city with a 63-kilometer peripheral road, offering fluid and rapid traffic to its residents. A colossal investment of 300 million US dollars over a period of three years demonstrates the importance given to this initiative.
According to statements by Freddy Shembo, general director of the Agency for Steering, Coordination and Monitoring of Collaboration Agreements (APCSC), this new road infrastructure will not only facilitate travel within the city, but will also contribute to the economic development by reducing logistics costs and promoting trade. In addition, the reduction in traffic jams will allow for optimization of transport time, thus improving the quality of life of citizens.
The first phase of work concerns the southern part of Kinshasa, going from Lutendele to the airport, passing through strategic districts such as Kimwenza Gare and Ndjili Brasserie. These developments will include the construction of interchanges, bridges and level crossings, sometimes requiring the expropriation of private plots. Increased vigilance is being put in place to guarantee the transparency of this project, with the implementation of rigorous controls by specialized organizations such as the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) and the Congolese Agency for Major Works.
This project reveals the Congolese government’s commitment to urban development and infrastructure improvement to meet the growing needs of Kinshasa’s population. By promoting mobility, boosting the local economy and strengthening transparency in the management of public projects, Kinshasa’s ring roads stand out as a symbol of hope for the future of the Congolese capital.