Réunion coast road project investigation

An investigation is being carried out into the project to build a coastal road in linking Saint-Denis and La Possession in the French island of Réunion. This investigation is being carried out by a Paris court and is focussing on allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts. The project is worth US$1.79 billion and is aimed at improving traffic links. The existing road is often closed due to rockfalls but the project to build the new link has been criticised for its cost and its environmental impa
October 5, 2015 Read time: 1 min
An investigation is being carried out into the project to build a coastal road in linking Saint-Denis and La Possession in the French island of Réunion. This investigation is being carried out by a Paris court and is focussing on allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts. The project is worth US$1.79 billion and is aimed at improving traffic links. The existing road is often closed due to rockfalls but the project to build the new link has been criticised for its cost and its environmental impact.
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