Senegambia bridge, Road bridge in North Bank Division and Lower River Division, The Gambia
The Senegambia Bridge stretches 1842 meters across the Gambia River, connecting the northern and southern regions of the country with a 12-meter-wide roadway.
The construction of the bridge began in 2015 after decades of planning, with initial proposals dating back to 1956, and officially opened on January 21, 2019.
The bridge represents a vital connection between The Gambia and Senegal, particularly linking the Casamance region, which was previously isolated from direct road access.
The bridge replaced an unreliable ferry system that caused delays of up to 20 days, reducing the crossing time to just ten minutes for vehicles.
Since its opening, daily vehicle traffic has increased from 532 to approximately 15,000 vehicles, transforming the economic prospects of nearly one million people in rural areas.
Location: North Bank Division
Location: Lower River Division
Inception: 2019
Official opening: January 21, 2019
Length: 1,842 m
Width: 12 m
GPS coordinates: 13.51639,-15.57250
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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