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.
Monrovia, Liberia, April 12, 2025: The Governments of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, under the Mano River Union (MRU) framework, have secured financing to begin the third phase of the MRU Road Development and Transport Facilitation Programme aimed at enhancing regional trade, connectivity, and socio-economic development.
In a significant push toward national infrastructure development and inclusivity, the Ministry of Public Works has officially launched the decentralization of the Community Gravel Roads Rehabilitation Project in Maryland County. This move is part of the Government of Liberia’s broader commitment to improving accessibility, promoting economic activities, and enhancing road safety across all regions of the country, including rural communities.