In response to recent media reports suggesting that the construction of the Grand Bassa University Bridge has been abandoned, the Ministry of Public Works wishes to clarify the current status of the project and correct the public narrative.
As part of efforts to expedite the workings of various functionaries of government - aimed at accelerating the pace of the ARREST AGENDA for Inclusive Development (AAID) across all sectors - the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 held a day-long consultative engagement with the Ministry of Public Works.
The Japanese Freeway Extension Project promises improved transportation efficiency, economic growth, enhanced road safety, reduced environmental impact, and stronger regional integration—paving the way for a more connected and prosperous Liberia.
The Government of Liberia, with funding from the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), is undertaking the pavement of the Barclayville-Sass Town-Wessah Village Road Corridor (50KM) in Grand Kru County, which is in a deplorable condition.
The Kuwaiti Fund has agreed, in collaboration with the funding consortium, to take the lead in securing the remaining financing for the Salayea-Konia-Barzewan-Voinjama Road corridor, spanning 81 km. As part of this effort, the Government of Liberia is expected to submit an official funding request for the pavement of this strategic road segment.