Construction work on the Dschang cliff crossing is intensifying, with notable progress in backfilling. A monitoring mission, initiated by the Ministry of Public Works (MINTP), visited the site on February 26, 2026, to assess the project's progress.
The mission, composed of the Directors-General of Public Works and Technical Studies, aimed to verify that the University of Dschang's recommendations regarding soil fragility were being taken into account, to optimize the scheduling of operations, and to hold a monthly evaluation meeting.
According to the MINTP, teams are fully mobilized in this crucial phase, which involves transporting large quantities of laterite from a borrow site located 18 kilometers away. The laterite is placed in successive layers and then compacted to ensure the stability and durability of the structure. The Ministry of Public Works specifies that the silhouette of the cliff is increasingly visible in the landscape.
Following this assessment, the work is estimated to be 60% complete. The project owner has agreed to the continuation of work day and night, in order to meet the deadline of April 14, 2026, before the start of the rainy season. The mission noted with satisfaction the integration of the University of Dschang's scientific recommendations, enabling better management of the risks associated with the nature of the soil.
A slowdown in daily output has been observed, due to the use of the detour by large vehicles during peak hours. The mission recommended maintaining the current pace, strengthening coordination between stakeholders, limiting the impact of heavy vehicle traffic on the detour, and continuing collaboration with the University of Dschang.
Since the start of work in March 2025, the project has faced challenges such as landslides and a particularly long rainy season. The company took advantage of this period to carry out prefabrication work and strengthen its mobilization as soon as the dry season returned. In December 2025, 27 heavy machines were deployed on the site.
Local residents are closely following the progress of the construction site and welcome the determination of the teams. The reconstruction of the Dschang cliff, estimated to cost over three billion FCFA, aims to sustainably secure this strategic axis.
