Fatshimetrie, Kinshasa, November 3, 2024 – The capital city of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the scene of a commendable initiative aimed at improving road traffic and reducing traffic jams. The government has implemented a one-way traffic system with alternating traffic, which has met with a positive response from the population.
According to Valère Mfumukani, technical director of the National Commission for Road Prevention (CNPR), this measure has been widely welcomed by the inhabitants of Kinshasa, with an approval estimated at 80%. Since its implementation, the city’s streets have regained relative calm during rush hour, particularly for heavy goods vehicles up to the central station.
The one-way traffic alternation operation is a first in the country, and it is accompanied by an awareness campaign led by the National Commission for Road Prevention. The authorities are calling for everyone’s cooperation to comply with these new regulations and contribute to the smoothing of road traffic.
The director of the CNPR stressed the importance of this awareness-raising, indicating that offenders will be sanctioned from the second week of the operation. Despite the general support of the inhabitants of Kinshasa, adjustments may be necessary, particularly on roads in poor condition which still generate significant traffic jams.
The Nguma, Modjiba and Poids Lourds axis was particularly praised for the effectiveness of the traffic alternation, with the exception of 14th Limete Street which still poses a problem. The implementation of this alternation system aims to reduce traffic jams and improve traffic flow in the city.
In conclusion, the one-way traffic initiative with alternation in Kinshasa is seen as a positive step forward for road traffic management. The collaboration of all road users is necessary to ensure the success of this operation and improve mobility in the Congolese capital.