The 24-kilometer Senegambia Bridge access road, a vital trade link for Gambians and the broader African region, was officially commissioned by Gambian President. Co-financed by the African Development Bank and the European Union (EU), this infrastructure project has significantly improved economic integration and trade between Senegal, The Gambia, and neighboring nations. The completion of the Senegambia Bridge and the Trans-Gambia Corridor Project has eliminated the delays previously caused by ferry crossings, reducing the time it takes for vehicles to cross the Gambia River from two days to just 10 minutes.
The African Development Bank, in partnership with the European Union, provided crucial financial support for this development, with a 16 million euro ($16.9 million) grant from the EU-Africa Investment Platform. Since its completion in 2019, the 942-meter Senegambia Bridge has facilitated a substantial increase in economic integration and trade, benefiting nearly one million people, including rural communities and businesses in the freight sector. Vehicular traffic has surged from five hundred thirty-two to at least fifteen thousand vehicles daily, resulting in improved access to markets and lower-priced farm inputs for farmers. This collaborative effort between the African Development Bank, the European Union, and the Gambian government has brought tangible improvements to the region's infrastructure and economic prospects, marking a significant step towards enhanced regional trade and prosperity.