As part of our efforts to provide regular updates to the public as project works advance, here is a summary of the latest update on the Bertil Harding Highway covering July – August:
1. Piling for construction of the fly-over bridge at km 2+600 (Old Yundum junction) is
completed. Excavation and blinding of pile foundations are underway.
2. Piling team have now moved to km 9+600 (BRUSUBI Turntable) where they have
started work since September 5t and on daily, 2-3 piles a done.
3. Earthworks are suspended due to heavy rains and will resume immediately after the
rainy season.
4. The relocation of utility services such as overhead electric cables, underground water
pipes, and fibre optic cables have also advanced significantly well with 70% completion
for phase 1.
5. The contractor has committed to intensifying the works by doubling the amount of
equipment on site and operating a 24-hour multiple shift roster (day and night).
6. Could be recalled that before the earlier- than- anticipated heavy down pours, asphalt
laying for the first 5cm thick hot mixed asphalt had commenced from some parts of the
first section of the project (km 0+350 - km 1+950).
Reacting to the report, the Head of Brand and Communications said:
‘’ We are highly encouraged by the pace of progress. On behalf of the Secretariat and all
stakeholders, I would like to assure the public we committed to delivering all this
development project on time without compromising quality”
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Media contact
Mr. Nfally Fadera
Head of Brand and Communication
nfally.fadera@oicgambia.org
+2203900256/3900256