Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project
Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria | ECOWAS | Transport
Transport
USD 15,600.00M
Total Cost
50%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
5
Countries
Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Development of a transnational six-lane dual-carriage highway spanning 1,080 km from Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) to Lagos (Nigeria), passing through Ghana, Togo, and Benin. This transformative infrastructure project will upgrade and standardize the busiest economic corridor in West Africa, connecting major economic centers and port cities. The highway will feature modern design standards with dedicated freight lanes, intelligent transportation systems, service areas, and border crossing facilities to enhance regional mobility, reduce transit times, and facilitate cross-border trade.
Key Objectives
Develop a modern highway corridor connecting five West African countries to enhance regional connectivity and reduce transit times; facilitate cross-border trade through improved infrastructure and border crossing procedures; reduce transportation costs along the corridor by at least 25% to enhance ...
Strategic Importance
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway represents a flagship project for West African integration, connecting five countries that together account for over 75% of ECOWAS GDP. As the busiest transport corridor in the region handling over 75% of ECOWAS trade, the highway will serve as a critical backbone for regional economic development and integration.
Technical Specifications
Technology: The highway will utilize modern design standards with advanced features including: segregated freight and passenger lanes in high-traffic segments; in...
Capacity: 1,080 km six-lane dual carriageway highway; design capacity for up to 60,000 vehicles per day in pea...
Financing Structure
The Project is expected to be financed through a blended approach combining: multilateral development bank financing (AfDB, World Bank, EIB); bilateral development financing; national government contributions; private sector investment through PPP arrangements for specific segments and service facilities; and specialized climate financing for resilience elements.
Market Analysis
The corridor currently handles over 50 million tons of freight annually, with growth projections of 8-10% per year. Passenger traffic exceeds 5 million vehicles annually. Current infrastructure is severely congested, with border crossing delays averaging 24-48 hours.
Investment Opportunities
Significant opportunities exist for private sector participation in construction and operations, including: toll road concessions for viable segments; service area development and operations; border post facility management; intelligent transportation systems implementation and management; engineering and technical services; and maintenance contracts for completed segments.
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: ALCOMA (Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority)
Partners: ECOWAS Commission, Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCOMA), National Ministries of Infr...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org

Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org

www.au-pida.org