The Ministry of Public Works – MINTP held a technical debriefing session on November 11, 2026, for approximately thirty companies vying for the tender to reconstruct the Yaoundé–Édéa road.
Led by MINTP’s technical teams, the meeting reviewed the route’s specific characteristics and clarified technical specifications following a three-day engagement process designed to prepare prospective bidders for the major infrastructure project.
This debriefing marked the final stage of a schedule that kicked off on November 9 with an initial information-sharing session at the Ministry’s headquarters.
Over the subsequent two days, November 10 and 11, interested firms participated in guided site visits along the entire 167-kilometer corridor. These field inspections enabled contractors to assess terrain constraints firsthand and evaluate specific points earmarked for carriageway doubling, straightening, widening, and future roadside developments.
During the interactive debriefing, MINTP officials and representatives of the Project Owner reviewed field observations alongside the bidding companies. A dedicated question-and-answer session allowed contractors to seek clarifications regarding construction constraints, planned structural upgrades, and tender documentation requirements, equipping them with the precise technical details needed to finalize competitive proposals.
Spanning 167 kilometers in total, the reconstruction project is divided into three distinct lots: a first section of 52.05 kilometers (PK 1+700 to 53+750), a second section also measuring 52.05 kilometers (PK 53+750 to 105+800), and a third section covering 62.90 kilometers (PK 105+800 to 168+700). Structuring the works into three segments aims to streamline execution across this critical national transit artery.
Beyond basic road resurfacing, the scope of work includes doubling the carriageway over a combined distance of 22.175 kilometers and widening the roadway to 11 meters at the railway bridge exiting Yaounde.
To enhance user comfort and pedestrian safety along the corridor, the project also incorporates the construction of designated rest areas and four pedestrian overpasses located in Mbankomo, Boumnyebel, Pouma, and Édéa.
