Andapa road construction monument

When travelling to Andapa, up and above the road to the left at S 14°37.968' E049°42.404 and an altitude of 500 metres, a monument built by the Italian contractor that began constructing the road between Andapa and Sambava in 1964 can be seen from the road.

The road took six years to complete including the construction of heavy bridges crossing rivers and valleys. The circular arm-shaped part of the monument signifies the strength of the men carrying equipment and materials and the upwards pointing needle represents the way ahead.

The location served as a coffee stop for construction workers after having reached the road's peak coming from Andapa. The monument is located Between Masiaposa and Andrakata.

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