The three-week commissioning tour will cover urban and peri-urban corridors that have long been affected by congestion, poor drainage, and deterioration, according to officials familiar with the projects.
The completed roads are part of the government’s broader infrastructure drive aimed at improving the movement of people and goods, enhancing access to communities and essential services, and creating greater opportunities for trade and livelihoods.
According to the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, the Gambian President would inaugurate 4.5 kilometres of the Gunjur-Beach Side Road and 4.5 kilometres of the Sanyang-Beach Side Road on Saturday, 29 August and 1st September 2026 respectively.
The Ministry also announced that the President will inaugurate the 50 kilometres Urban Roads Project, Lot 2, P6, P9 and P20 on 5 September 2026.
The Ministry further revealed that President Barrow would inaugurate 10 kilometres of the Farato-Bojang Kunda-Bafuloto-Makumbaya-Lamin Babylon Road project on 8 September 2026.
According to the Ministry, the Gambian Leader will also inaugurate 50 kilometres of Urban Roads Project, Lot 1, P10, P16 and P19 on 12 September 2026.
The President will also inaugurate 4.5 kilometres of Tabokoto-Abuko-Banjulinding Road on 15 September 2026.
In the West Coast Region, the Gunjur and Sanyang beachside roads are expected to support tourism and fisheries, two key sectors for coastal communities. Local leaders in the area have previously complained about poor road conditions that made it difficult to transport fish and agricultural produce, especially during the rainy season.
The 10km Farato-Bojang Kunda-Bafuloto-Makumbaya-Lamin Babylon corridor connects several rapidly growing settlements that have experienced increased population pressure in recent years.
Residents and transport unions have cited frequent vehicle breakdowns and accidents on the route due to potholes and narrow passages.
In the Greater Banjul Area, the 50KM Urban Roads Project Lots 1 and 2 cover key feeder roads designated as P6, P9, P10, P16, P19 and P20. These roads serve dense residential and commercial areas and are expected to improve urban mobility. The Tabokoto-Abuko-Banjulinding road will also link communities on the outskirts of the capital to the main highway network.
The inaugurations come as the government continues to prioritise infrastructure as a driver of inclusive growth. Over the last five years, The Gambia has undertaken several donor-funded and government-funded road projects aimed at upgrading both urban and rural networks.
