Fact-check conclusionVerified
Faulty street lighting in Saint-Louis
- Saint-Louis
- 17 May 2025
The lighting failures are confirmed.
The avenue is dark at night over 1.2 km.
Our night-time visit, residents’ testimonies and the answer of the electricity operator confirm that 14 of the 22 street lights on avenue Charles de Gaulle have been out of order for several weeks.
Summary of the conclusion
- 14 street lights out of 22 out of order
- Increased feeling of insecurity
- Repairs acknowledged by the operator
Recommendations
Actions suggested to the competent authorities.
- Replace the faulty batteries and panels.
- Set up a preventive maintenance schedule.
Next steps
This fact-check is now public. The authorities have been notified.
- Fact-check published17 May 2025
- 2Notification sent17 May 2025
- 3Response expectedWithin 15 working days
- 4Follow-up and updateOngoing