Construction of the Anosizato flyover will begin on July 31, according to the Public Works Ministry. The project will proceed without disrupting traffic flow. Agents from the Antananarivo Urban Municipality (CUA) removed advertising panels in Anosizato on Thursday.
Preparations for the flyover construction have commenced at Anosizato. CUA agents have cleared the construction site. "The CUA is removing advertising panels, while Jirama is taking down utility poles that could obstruct construction progress," said Public Works Minister Dr Sambilason Richard Rafefimanana during a Thursday press conference launching the Anosizato flyover project.
Construction will begin July 31 and last 24 months according to the minister's timeline. The work will not disrupt traffic on this route. "We currently use only one bridge, but site capacity will be enhanced during construction. A temporary metal structure is being installed to improve traffic flow, while a new main bridge will be built right here, without any evictions," the minister explained.
The project involves constructing two new bridges to replace the current Anosizato structure, which studies show cannot handle future traffic. Work will begin with building a bridge adjacent to the existing one, onto which traffic will be diverted. The old bridge will then be demolished and replaced.
The interchange connects RN1 and RN58 via four access ramps. Additionally, four connector roads will be built alongside the structure to improve overall traffic flow. Upon completion, the crossing will have four traffic lanes. RN1 and RN58, extending to Ankadimbahoaka, will both be widened to four lanes.
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (Badea) is financing the project at 128 billion ariary. Two hundred fifteen families will be expropriated in the first phase. The Public Works Ministry assured them they will not be relocated until receiving compensation. "Compensation settlement is well advanced and being finalized by the Finance, Public Works, and Land Development ministries," Dr Sambilason Richard Rafefimanana stated. He noted 85% of compensation files have been signed, with only a few remaining to be finalized.