By: Peter Barblo
BOMI COUNTY – Citizens plying the Monrovia–Bomi highway are raising serious alarms over the deteriorating condition of the vital corridor, describing it as a “daily nightmare” and a threat to both lives and livelihoods.
Commuters, commercial drivers, and residents of nearby communities report that the road has become nearly impassable—plagued by massive potholes, waterlogged sections, and stretches washed away by persistent torrential rains.
“This road is not just bad—it’s dangerous,” said James Kollie, a commercial driver. “Sometimes we get stuck for hours, and passengers have to walk through the mud. It’s even worse when an emergency arises.”
The worsening condition of the highway has resulted in frequent traffic jams, increased vehicle breakdowns, prolonged travel times, and significantly higher transportation costs, according to eyewitnesses and daily road users.
Serving as a key economic and humanitarian link between Bomi and other western counties and Monrovia, the capital, the Monrovia–Bomi road is crucial for transporting goods, agricultural produce, and emergency medical cases.
Despite its strategic importance, residents argue that the road has been neglected for years, with successive administrations failing to fulfill promises of rehabilitation.
Local youth leaders, civil society actors, and community elders are now intensifying calls for urgent government intervention. They are appealing to both national authorities and international development partners to prioritize the Monrovia–Bomi highway under ongoing infrastructure development programs.
While the Ministry of Public Works has recently hinted at broader plans under the National Road Fund, no definite timeline or public commitment has been made regarding this critical stretch.
They attributed the deplorable condition of the road to the transportation of heavy-duty materials and equipment by Bea Mountain Mining Company, Kongo Mining, Western Cluster Liberia Limited, and Bao Chico companies.
As the rainy season deepens, many fear the road could become completely impassable, effectively cutting off entire communities from essential services and economic activities.
Residents are urging swift and decisive action before the situation deteriorates further.
