Mali builds road to improve mobility and trade
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Mali’s government began construction in March 2021 on a road project connecting Mopti and Sévaré, two cities in the country’s center.
The project includes approximately 12 kilometers of national highway, 10 kilometers of city streets, and a bypass around the Mopti Ambodédjo airport. The initial cost for the work was 32.6 billion CFA francs. The Council of Ministers approved an amendment on June 3, 2026, extending the project by eleven months after all land is cleared.
They also decided to replace planned public lighting with a solar-powered system. These road improvements aim to ease travel, enhance road safety, and streamline the movement of goods and people. Officials expect the completed project to support commerce and access to services like schools and healthcare facilities, but ongoing maintenance and driver safety awareness will be essential to ensure the roads remain useful.
