Grand Kru Awaits Arrival Of 15 Yellow Machines

Grand Kru County is expected to receive its long-awaited fleet of 15 government-owned yellow machines next week, as local authorities intensify efforts to complete emergency bridge repairs to allow the heavy equipment into the county.

The County Development Officer, Joe Momo Sekpeh, disclosed that rehabilitation works on key log bridges along the Barclayville–Pleebo highway are progressing steadily, paving the way for the arrival of the equipment under the Government of Liberia’s National Yellow Machines Program.

According to Sekpeh, the county government, in partnership with the Ministry of Public Works and **Golden Veroleum Liberia> (GVL), is repairing the Kawalaken and Geneken log bridges, which have become major obstacles along the 75-kilometer road corridor.

He explained that while the county prioritized the two most critical bridges, there are four deteriorating log bridges along the route that require replacement.

Sekpeh revealed that the Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with the Grand Kru Legislative Caucus, has committed to replacing all four log bridges with Bailey bridges as an interim solution before constructing permanent concrete bridges.

The County Development Officer said the arrival of the machines will mark a significant milestone in Grand Kru’s infrastructure development, with the equipment expected to be deployed immediately to rehabilitate farm-to-market roads, feeder roads, and other strategic routes across the county.

Among the first roads slated for rehabilitation are the Barclayville City road and the Big Suehn–Picnicess–Grand Cess Waterside corridor, both of which are considered vital to improving transportation and boosting economic activities.

Sekpeh also praised the Government of Liberia and the Armed Forces of Liberia for the ongoing construction of a dedicated parking facility for the heavy equipment in Barclayville, noting that the project is nearing completion.

Residents across Grand Kru have welcomed the announcement with optimism, expressing hope that the long-awaited machinery will improve road connectivity, ease transportation challenges, and provide better access to agricultural communities throughout the county.