Argos, a cement producer and supplier with a track record of more than 30 years in the French Guiana market, continues to position itself as a strategic partner in the construction of mega-projects, and this milestone is not an exception, as it was selected as a key supplier for the construction of the new Larivot bridge.
Argos’ commitment is to deliver 9000 t of cement and 3000 t of other cementitious materials for the completion of the project. Since 2023, to date, it has supplied more than 2000 t of cement and 750 t of other cementitious materials.
With a length of 1300 m, 50-meter deep piles and a diameter of 1.60 m, this bridge is considered one of the most important engineering works in progress in Europe.
It is estimated that once the infrastructure is inaugurated, more than 15 000 vehicles will circulate daily. This will significantly improve the connectivity of the region, which has a constantly growing population.
“We are deeply honoured to have been chosen as a strategic partner of our client Société Guyanaise Rapid Béton (part of the Audemard Group) to jointly realise one of the most important projects in French Guiana, the construction of the new Larivot Bridge. We are confident that this project will have a significant impact on the progress of the territory and the communities surrounding it.” – Ricardo Hollander, Argos French Guiana General Manager.
“The company’s participation in the project is a privilege and reflects our commitment to the construction of highquality and high-impact works that seek the sustainable development of the region. At the same time, this has presented an operational challenge, given the technical hurdles related to the formulation and quality characteristics of the product. We reiterate our commitment and conviction in our contribution based on the experience, knowledge, and passion of our team to make this mega-project a resounding success and become a concrete step to continue building the future we dream of.” – Gary Manuel de la Rosa, Argos Caribbean Region General Manager.
About the project
The Larivot Bridge, located on the national highway connecting Cayenne to Kourou, is the main connecting road between the east and west of French Guiana. This project has an estimated investment of €190 million and is led by the Vinci Construction Grands Projets group, which aims to put the project into operation in early 2026.
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