Rehabilitation of the Dumarsais Estimé Bridge in Grand-Anse Underway

JÉRÉMIE.— Work on the rehabilitation of the Dumarsais Estimé bridge and the renovation of the entrance to the city of Jérémie was launched last week. A technical mission led by the Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communications visited the site to begin related studies.

The head of the MTPTC, engineer Raphaël Hosty, launched the works in the presence of the Departmental Director of Grande-Anse, local authorities, and members of the public mobilized for the project.

The minister specified that this project is part of the Departmental Transport and Connectivity Program, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and implemented by the MTPTC's Executive Agency. “The objective is to strengthen regional integration, improve the mobility of people and goods, and revive the local economy, still affected by the consequences of the August 2021 earthquake,” Hosty stated.

The minister emphasized the strategic importance of this infrastructure for the economic and social development of the region. “The Dumarsais Estimé bridge is a vital artery for Jérémie. Its modernization represents an essential step towards greater resilience and better connectivity for the department,” he declared.

The technical mission also visited the reconstruction site of the bridge over the Voldrogue River, which was severely damaged during the earthquake of August 14, 2021. This bridge is an engineering marvel for its aesthetic aspect. It is currently undergoing major work aimed at re-establishing the link between several communes in the Grande-Anse department.

Jean Mapou