The Ministry of Public Works, in exercise of its statutory mandate to protect national infrastructure and ensure road safety, hereby issues a temporary moratorium on the movement of heavy goods vehicles exceeding 25 metric tons (inclusive of cargo and vehicle weight) along key unpaved primary road corridors during the 2025 rainy season.

This measure is intended to preserve critical road networks, enhance safety, and reduce rapid deterioration caused by overloaded vehicles during this vulnerable period.

The moratorium takes effect from July 31 to October 15, 2025 (75 days), and applies to the following corridors:

1 . Ganta to Zwedru -215km- Nimba & Grand Gedeh

2 Zwedru to Kanweaken- 111km- Grand Gedeh & River Gee

3. Buchanan to Greenville -205km- Grand Bassa, Rivercess & Sinoe

4. Pleebo to Barclayville - 75/km- Maryland & Grand Kru

5. Salayea to Mendikorma -194km- Lofa

6. Brewerville to Bopolu - 90km- Montserrado, Bomi & Gbarpolu

The Ministry calls on all transport operators, concessionaires, and logistics firms to adhere strictly to this directive. Violation may result in punitive measures in accordance with national regulations.

The Ministry has held consultations with key sectoral stakeholders and anticipates the full support and cooperation of the public and the following national institutions have been notified to ensure compliance:

1. Liberia National Police 

2. Liberia Immigration Service 

3. Ministry of Transport

4. Ministry of National Defense through the AFL

5. National Transport Union

We appreciate the cooperation of all stakeholders in safeguarding Liberia’s infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.