Ouagadougou — May 27, 2026 — Burkina Faso has inaugurated 22 kilometers of new urban roads in its capital, marking a major step toward improving traffic flow and supporting economic growth. The $71 million project, financed through partnerships with the West African Development Bank (BOAD) and Vista Bank, includes new interchanges, access routes, and major avenues designed to ease congestion and enhance connectivity.
The program covers eight key infrastructure components, including the Northern Ring Road, Yennenga Avenue, Moogho Naaba Avenue, and access roads to strategic sites such as the Ministry of Defence, the General Bila Zagré military camp, and Ouaga 2000’s security facilities.
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo said the new roads will reduce travel times, improve accessibility, and stimulate local commerce. “These facilities address concrete needs — better traffic flow, lower accident risks, and improved access to public services,” he noted.
The initiative forms part of Burkina Faso’s broader transport infrastructure strategy, which includes the Faso Mêbo community program and the Transport Sector Support Project aimed at tackling the country’s infrastructure deficit.
According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), Burkina Faso still has one of West Africa’s weakest road networks, with only 27.1% of its 15,272 km network paved and just 31.83% of paved roads considered in good condition. The new roads represent a significant improvement in urban mobility and economic accessibility for the capital.
