𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲

The Ministry of Public Works has formally presented the design and cost estimate for the construction of the Jor River Bridge in Bong County to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Richard Nagbe, for onward submission to Nimba County Electoral District #7 Representative, Hon. Musa Hassan Bility.

Making the submission on Tuesday, during the 10th day sitting of the 3rd Quarter of the 2nd session, the Minister of Public Works, Hon. Roland Giddings, appeared before plenary along with his technical team to clarify circumstances surrounding the Ministry’s recent stop-order issued on the ongoing construction of the Jor River Bridge. 

The bridge project, when completed, will provide a critical alternative route for commuters traveling between Ganta, Monrovia, and Gbarnga—corridors essential for trade, mobility, and regional connectivity.

During his appearance, Minister Giddings submitted the full bridge design along with a cost estimate of US$1.3 million. The document was officially turned over to the Speaker for transmission to Hon. Bility, who has championed efforts toward the actualization of the project.

Following deliberations, plenary voted to endorse the submission and authorized its immediate turnover to Representative Bility. The Speaker subsequently presented the design package to the lawmaker in fulfillment of plenary’s mandate.

The matter stems from a communication submitted earlier by Bong County Electoral District #3 Representative, Hon. J. Marvin Cole, who raised concerns that the stop-order could undermine development progress and negatively impact citizens who rely on the route. 

Hon. Cole noted that the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) has already secured over US$500,000 to jump-start the project, which aims to address a 40-year infrastructural challenge that has resulted in recurrent transportation setbacks and tragic loss of lives in the area.

The House’s action clears the way for continued engagement and coordination among stakeholders as efforts toward the construction of the Jor River Bridge move forward.