Satellite images track 5 years of construction on the Rosso Bridge between Mauritania and Senegal

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According to Al Jazeera, satellite imagery from Planet Labs between November 2021 and November 2026 shows that the Rosso Bridge project, costing approximately $100 million, has evolved from a simple dirt path into a near-complete engineering structure over the Senegal River. The bridge, which spans 1,461 meters including access roads, aims to provide a permanent crossing and reduce travel time on the Nouakchott-Dakar corridor. Officials reported that the project was 62% complete as of September 2026, with an expected inauguration in March 2027. The project is co-financed by the African Development Bank, the European Investment Bank, the European Union, and the governments of Mauritania and Senegal.