By: Godgift Harris
The Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to national connectivity and economic transformation, with major road and bridge projects progressing across the country, Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has announced.
Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on February 10, 2026, Minister Piah provided a comprehensive update on ongoing and planned infrastructure works.
Minister Piah described the road sector as a key pillar of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s development agenda, aimed at improving livelihoods, boosting trade, and enhancing national integration.
According to him, significant improvements are underway in urban and rural areas, including road works in Foya City streets, the Ministerial Complex Bypass Road linking Peace Island through Pagos Island to the SKD Boulevard, the New Georgia Estate Road, Jahtono Road in Brewerville, as well as extensive asphalt patching works across Central Monrovia and its environs.
He further disclosed that the Community Gravel Roads Improvement Project (C-GRIP) continues to enhance access at the community level, while major bridge constructions are advancing nationwide.
These include the Grand Bassa Community College Bridge, the Cestos River Bridge, the Kpayekwelleh Bridge in Bong and Gbarpolu Counties, and the Clay Ashland Bridge in Montserrado County.
On major regional corridors, Minister Piah announced that procurement processes are being finalized for the 50-kilometer Barclayville–Sass Town Road linking Grand Kru and Sinoe Counties, with funding support from EBID and the Government of Liberia.
Actual civil works are expected to commence during the current dry season.
He also highlighted progress on the Coastal Corridor project covering the 239.2-kilometer Buchanan Cestos Junction Greenville road, spanning Grand Bassa, Rivercess, and Sinoe Counties.
The project is jointly supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Liberia, with financing discussions ongoing and detailed designs currently underway.
In Montserrado County, the Japanese-funded Gabriel Tucker Bridge–Freeport Road project has completed feasibility studies and engineering designs, with construction expected to begin this dry season.
Similarly, rehabilitation works on the Freeport st. Paul Bridge Road are set to resume, with plans to pave the entire stretch and expand it into a four-lane roadway.
Minister Piah further announced that works on the St. Paul Bridge–Klay Tubmanburg Corridor, covering Montserrado, Bomi and Grand Cape Mount Counties
He said is expected to commence this dry season under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement between the Government of Liberia and Pavifort AI Associates.
In the southeastern region, he confirmed that construction has commenced on the Tappita–Toe Town RETRAP I corridor
While procurement processes are being finalized for the Toe Town Ivory Coast BordeZwedru RETRAP II project, with construction expected to start this dry season.
Additional AfDB- and World Bank-supported projects, including the Zwedru John Davis Town, John Davis Town PutukenKelipo, and Kelipo Fish Town corridors, are at advanced stages of implementation.
The Information Minister also announced near completion of key road projects in Bong, Lofa, and Nimba Counties.
The Gbarnga–Salayea Road has reached 93 percent completion, with authorities targeting full completion during the dry season.
Works on the Salayea–Konia section are expected to commence shortly, while financing partners have agreed in principle to fund the Konia–Voinjama stretch.
In Nimba County, the Ganta- Sanniquellie section is 100 percent completed, with discussions ongoing with ArcelorMittal Liberia to finance the Sanniquellie–Yekepa section.
Meanwhile, construction has resumed on the Sanniquellie–Logatuo Road following alternative funding arrangements with AfDB, supported through the FY2026 national budget.
Minister Piah emphasized that these projects demonstrate the Government’s unwavering resolve to modernize Liberia’s road network, stimulate economic growth, and ensure that no part of the country is left behind.
“This nationwide road development program is about connecting people to opportunities, markets, and essential services,” Minister Piah said.
“The Government of Liberia remains fully committed to delivering quality infrastructure that supports sustainable development and national prosperity.”