The Mayor of Yaounde made an unannounced visit to the city's road construction sites on March 24, 2026, to accelerate work and address residents' concerns. This initiative comes as the Cameroonian capital strives to modernize its infrastructure to support its demographic and economic growth.
The tour allowed the Mayor to assess the progress of the various projects, identify obstacles, and remind companies of the importance of meeting deadlines and specifications. While some construction sites are progressing satisfactorily, others are experiencing delays due to technical, logistical or climatic constraints, according to explanations provided by the works managers.
The Mayor stressed the need to speed up the pace of work without compromising quality, stressing that people expect concrete results. He also emphasized the social dimension of these projects, discussing with local residents the difficulties they face, such as traffic problems, dust and the temporary isolation of their neighborhoods.
These exchanges made it possible to gather complaints concerning, in particular, the development of secondary roads and the management of runoff water. The Mayor assured that these concerns would be taken into account and that adjustments would be made to the work in progress. This participatory approach aims to strengthen dialogue between the municipality and citizens, and to ensure that projects meet the real needs of the population.
The transformation of Yaounde's road network is a major challenge to support the city's growth and improve urban mobility. The Mayor announced that closer monitoring of construction sites will be put in place, with regular field visits. A strong signal sent to all stakeholders involved, a sign that the modernization of Yaounde is a priority.
