Infrastructure: New footbridge ensures safer connectivity

The Minister of National Infrastructure, Mr Govindranath Gunness, inaugurated a new footbridge, this morning, at Les Casernes in Curepipe. The project aims to provide a better connectivity through a safer and more secure infrastructure for pedestrians who frequently use the ‘Impasse Tuyau’ shortcut to access Sir Edgar Laurent Street and Route du Jardin.

Works, to the tune of some Rs 3.7 million, started on 04 March 2026 and were completed on 01 July 2026. The project consists of: the construction of a new footbridge of 11 metres long and 1.2 metres wide made up of steel I-Beams and anti-skid chequered plate footing; fixing of handrails; and the provision of pedestrian walkway.

Several personalities were present at the inauguration ceremony.

In a statement, Minister Gunness highlighted that the previous footbridge, which was approximately 10 metres long and 0.8 metres wide, was in a deplorable state and presented several structural distresses. He pointed out that the condition and narrowness of the old footbridge represented a serious safety hazard for pedestrians while also severely impacting the connectivity for local inhabitants. “It was therefore urgent to reconstruct the footbridge,” he added.

According to him, the inhabitants made several requests in the past for an upgraded footbridge. “Pedestrians are now able to use Impasse Tuyau safely, even during bad weather conditions,” he stated.

01 July 2026

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