Gambia: Barrow Unveils Courageous Avenue Initiatives in Sleek Period of Connectivity

The Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has unveiled an fearless belief to transform the nation’s dual carriageway infrastructure. He introduced that his administration will beginning share three of an ongoing infrastructure trend undertaking geared toward enhancing connectivity during The Gambia.

The authorities’s total technique focuses on upgrading existing roadways and constructing current routes geared toward ensuring better entry between urban and rural areas. This transformation is expected to facilitate alternate, toughen transportation effectivity, and in some contrivance increase the economic system, making it simpler for voters to commute and for goods to be triumphant in markets across the country.

The Gambian chief the day gone by embarked on an inspection of rather plenty of roads below construction in the Bigger Banjul Condominium and West Waft Dwelling. Officials acknowledged that this tour enables the president to gain first hand information about progress of the roadworks, the challenges contractors face, and to interact with local residents to fancy the impact on their lives.

Accompanied by cabinet ministers and officials from the Nationwide Avenue Authority, led by its Deputy Managing Director Sulayman Sumareh Janneh, the president and his delegation visited Ebo City, the build main dual carriageway construction is currently underway. Regardless of the unannounced nature of the dual carriageway inspection, the residents of Ebo City turned out in plentiful numbers to now not handiest welcome the president but moreover to particular their appreciation for the certain impact the roads occupy had on their community.

The Wednesday consult with allowed President Barrow and his physique of workers to discuss with with Share 2 which comprises Sinchu Wellingara – Kunkujang Keitaya (4.2km), Share 1: Farato Bojang Kunda – Bafuloto (4km), OIC Urban Avenue Avenue P6: Kololi Tavern – Bijilo – Brufut (8.6 km), Avenue P13: Sukuta Health Center – Kololi/Senegambia Avenue Intersection (3.25 km), Avenue P18: Kololi Senegambia Avenue Intersection – Touba Sanchaba Avenue (1.14km), and dual carriageway 13: Sukuta Health Center -Kololi/Senegambia dual carriageway intersection (3.25km).

Ebo City and the surrounding areas had been uncared for for a long time from having a consuming dual carriageway network, which has greatly affected their day-to-day lives. The president declared this danger to be a thing of the past, as his administration is constructing seven kilometers of dual carriageway, starting from Jeshwang and stretching to Ebo City, the final technique to the riverside.

“We aim not only to construct a road in Ebo Town but to build a standard road that will endure for years. Ebo Town is very important to me and my administration. That’s why we are also conducting studies to ensure that flooding does not occur in the area,” he acknowledged.

Because the presidential motorcade moved from Ebo City to Jeshwang, it used to be stopped by local residents.

Speaking to the community, President Barrow said: “One thing I can assure the people of Ebo Town is that we will do everything possible to address the flooding and the underground water issues that have been affecting you. That’s why we are investing millions of dollars into these projects. The situation in Ebo Town requires us to inject significant funds to tackle it.”

“I want to assure you that anything I promise you, and the Gambian people, I will deliver. In fact, before I make any announcement, I ensure that we are fully prepared to act on it,” he said, while expressing pride on the stage of work up to now in the tell.

After the dual carriageway inspection in Ebo City, the President visited the EPC Lot 5 Avenue Share 5, which stretches 3.4 kilometers from Tabokoto to Abuko and then Banjulinding. Bask in many other roads in the tell, this dual carriageway has been a nightmare for autos, motorists, and native residents, particularly during the rainy season. Whereas speaking with residents, President Barrow reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to addressing the challenges confronted by Gambians, particularly in the areas of dual carriageway infrastructure and other sectors.

During his consult with to the Farato Bojang Kunda Avenue, the Gambian chief highlighted the significance of the ongoing infrastructure undertaking for the local other folks. He pointed out that after the dual carriageway is done, this can motivate as a an important link, connecting a ways away areas instantly to the main Brikama-Westfield Dual carriageway.

This a must-occupy trend, he added, is expected to vastly impact economic state by facilitating easy accessibility to markets and an important services and products, in some contrivance improving the livelihoods of residents.

Speaking to reporters on the finish of the consult with, the Gambian chief emphasised the significance of the inspection, stating: “This is part of our regular routine, which we conduct every month or every two months to assess the projects we are implementing. So far, we have made substantial progress. We are nearly finished with the OIC Road, and the Nema Road is the only one that is still incomplete. We are very impressed with what we have seen, and I believe the communities are very happy.”

“We must take this opportunity to thank our partners, as some of the roads are funded by donors. I also want to express my gratitude to the NRA and the Ministry of Works for their supervision of these projects. Additionally, we are not only focused on donor funded roads; we are also constructing roads under the central government, which includes approximately 365 km of roads that are part of our efforts. Currently, we are working on three roads simultaneously, and we are pleased with the progress made so far.”

“We have ambitious plans and are eager to continue expanding our road network. In fact, we are nearing the completion of Phase Two, and before the end of the year, we will begin Phase Three. We have promised the Gambian people that we will impact their lives, as the country’s development cannot occur without developing its roads, which is our primary focus. However, this does not mean we are neglecting other areas. We are also building schools, and the electrification projects are ongoing,” he said.