Fatshimetrie, September 12, 2024 – The face of Kinshasa is undergoing profound transformations with the start of rehabilitation work on Wangata, Usoke and Hôpital avenues. These renovations, launched by the provincial Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, herald a new boom for the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Alain Tshilungu, provincial Minister of Infrastructure, stressed the importance of this work for the population of the commune of Kinshasa, the main beneficiary of these improvements. He called for vigilance and coordination of all stakeholders involved, in particular the Jin Jin International Company responsible for carrying out the work.
Kinshasa, with its 4,000 km of roads, faces a major challenge in terms of road infrastructure. Only 1,006 km are currently paved, and of these, 75% are in poor condition. The provincial executive’s objective is clear: to rehabilitate these defective roads, representing nearly 750 km, as a priority and to build new roads, 90% of which will be reinforced concrete.
The construction of the loop linking the three communes of Gombe, Kinshasa and Lingwala, namely Wangata, Usoke and Hôpital, marks the beginning of a series of major projects. With a total of 3,562 meters of roads to be built, these works will provide essential links for the fluidity of traffic and the economic development of the region.
Audrey Takizala, Technical Director of Jin Jin International, confirms that these renovations will contribute to modernizing and strengthening Kinshasa’s road infrastructure. The company will implement the necessary know-how to guarantee sustainable and high-quality roads, meeting the needs of the city and its inhabitants.
After the launch of the works on the main avenues, the Minister visited the field, at Dilandos Street, in the commune of Limete. There, the Mososo River dredging operations are underway, with the use of heavy equipment to improve water circulation and prevent flood risks.
These actions mark an important step in the development of Kinshasa’s infrastructure and demonstrate the authorities’ commitment to providing the population with optimal living and travel conditions. The future of the Congolese capital is looking brighter, with modernized roads and promising growth prospects.