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Under ConstructionBKN-CH-0007Province of Comoé · Region Cascades · Sector: Routes

National Highway RN1 — Bobo-Dioulasso to Banfora (85 km)

Certified documentary audit·Last physical verification: 7/15/2026
National Highway RN1 — Bobo-Dioulasso to Banfora (85 km)
Documentary photo evidence of the project siteSource: Burkina News Newsroom

Project Scope & National Objectives

Major asphalt resurfacing, structural widening, and culvert reinforcement over 85 kilometers of strategic international highway RN1 connecting Bobo-Dioulasso and Banfora.

Documented 6-Status Progression Timeline

Stage 3 of 6
Current status:Under Construction
Announced5/12/2024· Source: Conseil des ministres

Inter-state transit highway corridor upgrade authorized

Committed11/30/2024· Source: Ministère des Infrastructures

Contract formally executed with international contractor

Under Construction4/20/2025· Source: Constat terrain

Heavy earthworks, subgrade grading, and asphalt laying verified

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Project Specifications

Project ID:
BKN-CH-0007
Current Status:
Under Construction
Sector:
Routes
Region:
Cascades
Province:
Comoé
PND Program:
Programme 4.1 — Filières agricoles
Estimated Budget:
52 milliards FCFA
Design Capacity:
85 km
Last Verified:
7/15/2026

Key Stakeholders & Contractors

Contracting AuthorityDGIR
Civil Works ContractorRazel-Bec
Financing PartnerUnion européenne

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