Route Alignment Study for Dakar–Abidjan Corridor Highway
CLIENT
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
COUNTRY

Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire
FUNDING
African Development Bank (AfDB)
CONTRACTUAL SCHEDULE
2023 - 2024
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Dakar-Abidjan corridor highway route alignment study is part of a regional initiative to strengthen connectivity between seven West African countries. This integration project aims to improve trade, mobility, and regional economic development by creating a modern and sustainable infrastructure that efficiently links key urban and economic areas. The study seeks to identify the optimal route for the highway corridor, taking into account technical, economic, environmental, and social criteria. It includes assessing the viability of different alternatives, analyzing environmental and social impacts, and formulating recommendations to guide subsequent phases of the project.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
- Identification and analysis of socio-economic aspects
- Analysis of transport demand
- Proposals and characteristics of alternative routes
- Detailed route analysis, taking into account actual or potential congestion points in capital cities
- Analysis and cost estimates of motorway corridors
- Economic evaluation
ROLE
Consortium member
PROVIDED TASKS
- Traffic Studies and Modeling
- Feasibility Studies
- Prospective Analysis
FIELDS OF ACTIVITY
Mobility, Transport and Logistics
- Multimodal Transport & E-Mobility
- Logistics