Ivory Coast: Why Roads Are Degrading Faster Today?

In Abidjan, many recently rehabilitated roads are already showing signs of degradation, causing frustration among users. Ivorians often compare the quality of current infrastructures to those built under Félix Houphouët-Boigny, which are perceived as more durable. Criticisms focus on the quality of materials and execution of works, but these claims lack precise technical data. According to expert Kouamé Sylvain, the observed degradations are not solely due to poor quality of work.