National Roads Authority,The Gambia

President Barrow inspects ongoing road projects

President Adama Barrow on Tuesday conducted an inspection tour of several ongoing road development projects within the Greater Banjul Area as part of his routine assessment of national infrastructure works.

The visit enabled the President to personally assess the level of progress achieved, while also gaining firsthand information on the challenges affecting the implementation of the projects.

Among the projects visited were the Kotu (BB Hotel) Bridge, the Bertil Harding Highway Phase 3 Project, the OIC 50km Urban Roads Project in Safideen, Bundung Borehole, Latrikunda, Sukuta and Nema Kunku, as well as EPC Lot 5 roads covering Tabokoto, Abuko, Wellingara, Banjulinding and Old Yundum.

President Barrow also toured EPC Lot 6 roads from Youna to Jambur, Janbanjelly, Banyaka, Jabang and Brikama, the EPC Lot 4 Giboro–Sohm Road Project, and EPC Lot 7 Section A in Kasa K***a.

Speaking after the inspections, President Barrow expressed satisfaction with the progress registered on the projects, noting that many of the roads are now at the final stages of completion.

“There has been a lot of progress on the ongoing road projects, with almost all of them now at the finishing stage,” the President said.

He commended the contractors, particularly Bologel, for what he described as their tremendous work and commitment to delivering quality infrastructure.

“We have to open up this country. Communication is very important, especially in road infrastructure. We believe that without roads, there can be no development,” President Barrow stated.

The Gambian leader further expressed optimism that some of the projects would be inaugurated before the end of the year.

Barrow opens 12km roads project in Madiana

President Adama Barrow on Saturday inaugurated the 12-kilometre Brufut–Madiana–Banyaka–Kunkujang Mariama Road Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving transport connectivity in the West Coast Region.

The inauguration ceremony, held at Madiana Lower Basic School, attracted residents and beneficiaries from Kombo North and Kombo South, alongside government officials and community leaders.

Implemented by SSTP Construction Company with the National Roads Authority (NRA) serving as consultant, the project links the communities of Brufut, Madiana, Banyaka and Kunkujang Mariama.

Constructed as a double-surface-dressed road, with eight metres width designed to improve durability and withstand heavy rains during the rainy season.

The road is expected to ease movement within the beneficiary communities, facilitate the transportation of goods and services, and improve access to schools, health facilities and other essential social services. It is also anticipated to boost economic and social activities across the area.

Speaking at the ceremony, President Barrow said infrastructure development goes beyond connecting places, noting that quality roads create opportunities and strengthen community ties.

He stated that the newly completed road would help reduce isolation in Kombo South and reinforce the government’s commitment to ensuring that development reaches rural and coastal communities, not only urban centres.

NRA Managing Director, Sulayman Sumareh Janneh, said the project consists of 12 kilometres of bituminous paved road built to a standard carriageway width of eight metres.

According to him, the road was designed to accommodate increasing traffic volumes, improve road safety, enhance drainage performance and ensure long-term durability in the rapidly urbanising area.

Brufut – Madiana – Banyaka – Kunkujang Mariama Road Project to Be Inaugurated Tomorrow

President Adama Barrow is expected to inaugurate the Brufut – Madiana – Banyaka – Kunkujang Mariama Road Project tomorrow, Saturday, 9th May 2026.

The inauguration ceremony, scheduled to take place at Madiana Lower Basic School, is expected to attract beneficiaries and residents from Kombo North and Kombo South in the West Coast Region.

The Brufut – Madiana – Banyaka – Kunkujang Mariama Road Project is a strategic 12-kilometre infrastructure development aimed at enhancing transport connectivity across communities in the West Coast Region.

The project, implemented by SSTP Construction Company with the National Roads Authority serving as consultant, connects the communities of Brufut, Madiana, Banyaka, and Kunkujang Mariama.

Constructed as a double-surface-dressed road, with eight metres width designed to improve durability and withstand heavy rains during the rainy season.

Upon completion and inauguration, the road is expected to significantly improve accessibility for residents by facilitating the transportation of goods and easing access to essential social services. The project is also anticipated to boost socio-economic activities within the beneficiary communities.

Additionally, the road will ease movement for commuters and Christian pilgrims travelling to the sacred site in Kunkujang Mariama.

Press Release

The public is hereby informed that the P6/OIC Highway intersection (Muhammed Jah Junction) will be temporarily closed on Saturday and Sunday, 9th and 10th May 2026, to facilitate the relocation of NAWEC and GAMTEL underground utility services.

NRA Holds Sensitisation Meeting on Ebo Town Dewatering Project

The National Roads Authority (NRA), on Wednesday 6 May 2026, held a community sensitisation meeting in Ebo Town ahead of the implementation of an underground water (dewatering) project in the area.

The meeting, attended by community leaders and residents, was organised in collaboration with Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Badjie, a native of Ebo Town. It aimed to inform residents about the project and its expected benefits.

Speaking after the meeting, NRA Managing Director Sulayman Sumareh Janneh said persistent underground water in Ebo Town has been damaging roads and affecting homes in the community.

He explained that hydraulic pressure from the underground water has been lifting newly constructed roads, prompting the NRA to launch the dewatering initiative instead of continuing road repairs without addressing the root cause.

According to him, the project is designed to lower and control the water table through a scientific drainage and filtration system that will channel excess water to a designated collection point.

Janneh described the initiative as a long-term intervention and said, if successful, it could serve as a model for tackling underground water challenges in other parts of The Gambia.

Minister Bakary Badjie welcomed the project, saying residents of Ebo Town have struggled with water inundation for decades during both rainy and dry seasons.

He said the project would help improve living conditions by reducing flooding in homes and compounds, while also protecting infrastructure in the area.

Yakumba Houma, Project Manager for Coastal Engineering, the contractor executing the works, described the initiative as a pilot project aimed at reducing the high-water table in Ebo Town.

She said the project involves excavating ponds to collect underground water before pumping it through a drainage system into nearby swamps.

Residents at the meeting also expressed relief and appreciation for the project, saying the underground water problem has affected their lives for many years.

Coastal Engineering is executing the project under the supervision of the NRA.

NA Select Committee Impressed with Progress on Government-Funded Roads Projects

The National Assembly Select Committee for Monitoring the Implementation of Government Projects has expressed satisfaction with the progress and quality of work on ongoing government-funded road construction projects across the country.

The committee has been undertaking a week-long nationwide inspection tour to assess various government intervention projects, with a particular focus on road infrastructure development.

Mandated by the National Assembly to conduct quarterly monitoring visits on approved government-funded projects, the committee’s latest tour sought to evaluate the implementation of road projects currently underway nationwide.

Speaking after touring several project sites, the Chairperson of the Select Committee, Yaya Menteng Sanyang, commended the scale and quality of road works currently underway nationwide.

“We are very impressed. I have to be very honest, even as an opposition MP, the government is doing very well as far as road infrastructure intervention is concerned. Road construction is very expensive, and today there are roads being built across the country,” he said.

The lawmaker for Latrikunda Sabiji Constituency noted that the projects will improve connectivity between communities, stimulate economic activity and strengthen trade across the country.

Hon. Sanyang further explained that part of the committee’s oversight responsibility is to ensure funds approved by the National Assembly are utilised for their intended purposes.

“As National Assembly members, we approve budgets for government projects and it is our responsibility to verify whether those resources are being used as approved,” he said.

According to him, the committee’s key areas of focus during the monitoring exercise include project specifications, timelines and budget implementation, which he described as critical benchmarks in assessing project delivery.

The National Assembly Select Committee was accompanied during the inspection tour by a National Roads Authority technical team led by its Technical Director, George Jatta.

Photos showing various groups of National Roads Authority (NRA) officials during the Kiang West Roads Project.

Barrow Inaugurates Kiang West Roads Project

President Adama Barrow, on Saturday 25th April 2026, officially opened the Kiang West Roads Project, celebrating the completion of a major infrastructure initiative at a vibrant ceremony in Jaffaron, Lower River Region. The event marks another step forward in the government’s push to strengthen rural development.

Stretching 87 kilometres and delivered in two phases, the project aims to enhance connectivity within Kiang West and nearby communities. Fully financed by the Government of The Gambia, the roads were constructed by G*i Construction, with Cityscape Associates acting as consultants.

At the inauguration, the Managing Director of the National Roads Authority, Sulayman Sumareh Janneh, described the roads as more than physical infrastructure. He emphasised their role in transforming lives by bringing farmers closer to markets, improving access to healthcare and education, and opening up opportunities for isolated communities.

He further noted that the project sends a strong message that every region and community matters in the country’s development agenda, and that no citizen is left behind.

The first phase of the project covered the 39-kilometre Sankandi–Karantaba trunk road, a vital transport route in the area. The second phase added 48 kilometres of community roads. Initially planned for four roads, the scope was expanded to ten sections, benefiting over 20 villages.

Overall, the Kiang West Roads Project is expected to improve mobility, enhance safety, and stimulate economic and social growth across the Lower River Region, reinforcing the government’s commitment to expanding rural infrastructure.

Kiang West Roads Project Set for Saturday Inauguration

The Kiang West Roads Project is set to be inaugurated on Saturday, 25th April 2026, in the Lower River Region (LRR), marking a major milestone in the government’s drive to improve rural infrastructure.

The ceremony will take place in Jaffaron and is expected to draw beneficiaries from within the region and beyond, as communities prepare to witness the official commissioning of the transformative project.

Implemented in two phases, the project represents a significant intervention aimed at enhancing road connectivity and access across the Kiang West area. The 87-kilometre network, fully funded by the Government of The Gambia, is being executed by G*i Construction as the Contractor, with Cityscape Associates serving as project consultants.

Phase I of the project covers the construction of the 39-kilometre Sankandi–Karantaba trunk road, forming a vital transport link within the region.

Phase II focuses on community access roads spanning 48 kilometres. Initially designed to include four roads, the scope has been expanded to ten road sections, providing improved access to over 20 villages and communities in the project area.

Following the Inauguration, the Kiang West Roads Project will significantly boost mobility, enhance road safety, and stimulate economic and social activities across the Lower River Region.