Multinational - Rosso Bridge Construction Project

The Rosso Bridge Construction Project on the border between Senegal and Mauritania should revolutionize day-to-day life of transport operators and inhabitants who live on both banks. The bridge will link the Rosso-Senegal municipality to its twin city Rosso-Mauritania which are separated by the Senegal River, and currently accessible only by ferry. The achievement of this vital infrastructure will also have a great direct impact on the development of Rosso, as part of the financing resources mobilized will be used to modernise the city’s master plan and develop urban and commercial infrastructure such as markets, stations and road networks in addition to the rehabilitation of many health and educational infrastructures, the expansion of drinking water and sanitation networks, waste treatment, and the rehabilitation of the Higher Institute of Tehchnology, which is located in the city. While enabling people's movement 24 hours a day, the bridge will help improve the conditions for crossing and passing through Senegal and Mauritania. This project, with a total cost of XOF 54 billion, has been financed by the African Development Bank up to EUR 44 million. The execution time is planned for 40 months.