In pics: China-built Cocody Bridge helps reduce traffic congestion in downtown Abidjan

This aerial photo taken on Jan. 9, 2024 shows a view of Cocody Bridge in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

ABIDJAN, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Spanning approximately 1.63 kilometers, the Cocody Bridge in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation. A project aimed at improving people's livelihoods, the Cocody Bridge effectively reduces traffic congestion in downtown Abidjan, providing support for the city's traffic upgrading and renovation.

This aerial photo taken on Jan. 9, 2024 shows a view of Cocody Bridge in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

This photo taken on Jan. 9, 2024 shows a view of Cocody Bridge in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

This aerial photo taken on Jan. 9, 2024 shows a view of Cocody Bridge in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

This aerial photo taken on Dec. 1, 2023 shows a night view of Cocody Bridge in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. (Xinhua)