By Jessica Cox
Monrovia — The Ministry of Public Works through the Minister of Information has announced progress on a wide range of road and bridge projects across the country, describing the works as part of a broader effort to strengthen national connectivity, improve trade routes, and ease transportation challenges faced by communities.
Providing the update at the Ministry of Information Tuesday’s regular press briefing, Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah outlined ongoing and planned infrastructure works affecting several counties, including Montserrado, Lofa, Nimba, Bong, Grand Gedeh, River Gee, Grand Kru, Sinoe, Grand Bassa, River Cess, and Grand Cape Mount.
According to the minister, improved road access remains central to government efforts to promote economic inclusion and decentralization, particularly in rural areas where poor road conditions often isolate communities during the rainy season.
Urban Roads and Community Access
In Montserrado County, ongoing works include asphalt patching in Central Monrovia and rehabilitation of several community roads, including the Ministerial Complex Bypass Road linking Peace Island to SKD Boulevard, New Georgia Estate Road, and Jahtondo Road in Brewerville.
He said the Community Gravel Roads project continues to open access roads in underserved communities nationwide, although residents in some areas have urged authorities to ensure projects are completed on schedule and maintained regularly.
Several bridge projects are also progressing to replace aging or unsafe crossings. Among them are the Grand Bassa Community College Bridge, the Cestos River Bridge, the Kpayakqelleh Bridge connecting Bong and Gbarpolu Counties, and the Clay-Ashland Bridge in Montserrado County.
According to him these bridges are critical in reducing travel disruptions that frequently occur during heavy rainfall. Progress on Major Highway Corridors
One of the government’s flagship projects, the Gbarnga–Salayea Road linking Bong and Lofa Counties, is reported to be 93 percent complete, with about 70 kilometers already paved. Authorities say completion is targeted during the current dry season.
In Lofa County, construction on the Salayea–Konia Road is expected to begin soon, while financing discussions continue for the Konia–Voinjama segment. A feasibility study is also underway for the Voinjama–Mendikorma Road, with construction anticipated in the coming years.
In neighboring Nimba County, the Ganta–Sanniquellie portion of the regional highway has been completed, while negotiations continue with ArcelorMittal Liberia to support construction of the remaining stretch to Yekepa. Work has also resumed on the Sanniquellie–Loguatuo Road after delays linked to funding constraints. Additional progress has been reported on the Ganta–Saclepea and Saclepea–Tappita road corridors, both key routes linking southeastern Liberia to northern counties.
In southeastern Liberia, construction is ongoing on the Tappita–Toe Town Road, while procurement processes continue for the Toe Town–Zwedru segment. Other regional roads supported by development partners are advancing in phases, including sections connecting Zwedru, John Davis Town, Putuken, Kelipo, and Fish Town. Meanwhile, discussions continue on financing the proposed Buchanan–Cestos Junction–Greenville coastal corridor, seen as critical to opening coastal trade routes.
While the government describes current projects as signs of steady infrastructure progress, citizens and transport operators continue to raise concerns about project delays, maintenance gaps, and the durability of some completed roads.
Minister Piah acknowledged challenges but emphasized that the dry season offers an opportunity to accelerate construction activities nationwide.
“These projects are not just infrastructure works,” he said. “They are investments aimed at improving daily life and expanding economic opportunities for Liberians.”
