The Société des infrastructures routières et de l’aménagement du territoire (SIRAT SA) announced the closure of streets leading to the Cotonou city hall to accommodate construction. These traffic restrictions will begin on 26 October 2026. Motorists are asked to "respecter les consignes de sécurité et les limitations de vitesse" during the period of road work. Officials at the company also stated that the organization "présente ses excuses pour les désagréments éventuels" caused by the project. The closures affect access routes in the immediate vicinity of the municipal building. Road users should anticipate delays while crews operate in the area.
Scope of Construction Work
Street 12 007 and street 12 048 are the specific routes subject to the closure order. These thoroughfares serve as the primary areas where contractors will conduct the planned road modifications. The street closures will begin on October 26, 2026. The streets affected by these regulatory measures are street 12 007 and street 12 048.
Officials identified these closures as components of the ASPHALTAGE 1 B project. The closures are part of the ASPHALTAGE 1 B project. This infrastructure initiative requires the full suspension of vehicle traffic on the designated streets to facilitate the necessary construction tasks within the municipal zone of Cotonou.
Crews will carry out the construction work from 26 October 2026 to 26 January 2027. The construction work is scheduled to last from October 26, 2026, to January 26, 2027. During this three-month window, the specified sections of street 12 007 and street 12 048 remain inaccessible to the public to ensure site safety and project completion. These measures are necessary to allow for the effective execution of the infrastructure improvements planned for the municipal zone.
Navigating Alternative Traffic Routes
Automobilists traveling through the area are directed to use the avenue Jean-Paul II and the boulevard de la Marina as alternative routes while the construction work proceeds. Automobilists are directed to use the avenue Jean-Paul II and the boulevard de la Marina as alternative routes. These thoroughfares serve as the primary detours for drivers unable to access the streets near the Cotonou city hall during the closure period. SIRAT SA officials advised that these alternative paths will remain open to accommodate traffic flow displaced by the infrastructure project. Road users should monitor local signage near the construction zone for further updates regarding traffic patterns. The designated routes are intended to minimize congestion and maintain transit efficiency across the city throughout the construction window. Motorists are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance to avoid potential delays when transiting through the sectors surrounding the municipal building. By utilizing these primary detours, drivers can navigate the city while the work on street 12 007 and street 12 048 continues.
