Draft:Trans-African Highway 7
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Trans-African Highway 7 (TAH 7), also known as the Trans–West African Coastal Highway, is a key segment of the Trans-African Highway network aimed at enhancing connectivity across West Africa. Spanning approximately 4,560 kilometers, the highway links the Senegalese capital, Dakar, to Lagos, Nigeria.
Route Description
[edit]TAH 7 traverses several West African coastal nations, including Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. It connects major urban centers, such as Dakar, Abidjan, Accra, Lomé, Cotonou, and Lagos.
The route facilitates trade and transportation within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), promoting regional integration. Despite its potential, large portions of the highway remain incomplete or poorly maintained, especially in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, where civil wars and funding shortages have hindered progress.[1]
Challenges and Development
[edit]The highway is partially paved, with significant sections requiring upgrading or completion. The eastern segment, from Côte d'Ivoire to Nigeria, is the most developed and heavily trafficked, though congestion and wear are prevalent in urban areas.
The missing links, particularly between Monrovia (Liberia) and Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), force detours inland. ECOWAS and the African Development Bank have proposed bypasses and alternate routes to improve efficiency.
Significance
[edit]TAH 7 plays a crucial role in regional economic development by linking ports, industrial hubs, and agricultural regions. It is a vital corridor for West Africa's landlocked nations, including Mali and Burkina Faso, which rely on it for access to ports.[2]
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Review of the Implementation Status of the Trans-African Highways and the Missing Links". African Development Bank. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "West African Coastal Highway Impact". African Development Bank. Retrieved 2024-12-12.