The Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) has officially signed a contractual Agreement with China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG).
The initiative, which is a big boost for the Southeastern road development, is part of the African Development Bank (AfDB) funded scales up portfolio
By the Agreement, it will witness the pavement of 61.5 kilometers of Kelipo-Putuken to John Davis Town road corridor.
The Agreement activates Phase III of the Mano River Union Development and Transport facilite Program(MRU/RDTFP).
The program focuses on the pavement of a critical 61.5km corridor stretching from Kelipo to Putuken and John Davis Town.
At the signing ceremony, according to a release, was held over the weekend in Monrovia.
Public Works Minister, Roland L. Giddings lauded the African Development Bank for it’s enduring partnership to the country.
Giddings described the project as a cornerstone of government’s strategy to unlock the economic potential of the Southeast.
“The implementation of the Putuken to John Davis Town road marks a significant boost for connectivity.
This cooperation between development partners and government is essential for accelerating the pace of construction nationwide.”
Giddings said, the total cost of the 61.5km road work that stretches between River Gee and Grand Gedeh Counties which is a AfDB funded project, is US$48.9 million ($48,995,608), and it will be completed by 2029.
The Bank Country Director, Rees Mwasambili, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to Liberia’s major transit routes.
Mwasambili called for an accelerated work schedule to ensure the project meets it’s 2029 deadline.
The project Implementation Unit Coordinator, Rawling Kesselly highlighted the practical benefits for the locals, stating that paving the corridor will drastically reduce travel time and improve vital access to farm-to-market roads.
On behalf of the contractor, China Railway Seventh Group Business Manager, Liu, pledged the company’s fullest commitment to a timely and high-quality work.
Lu also called for a collaborative spirit between the government and local communities to ensure smooth operations throughout the construction phase.
Once completed, the 61.5km segment of pave road will serve as a modern lifeline for the southeast, transforming a historically underserved region into a key hub for national and regional trade. Macpherson C. Marbiah writes/0886442881-0777250370