NATIONAL NEWS
MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia has announced a nationwide road maintenance program aimed at improving the country’s extensive network of unpaved roads, officially estimated at 13,019.11 kilometers.
The initiative was unveiled by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism and will involve the deployment of heavy-duty construction equipment, commonly referred to as “yellow machines,” to enhance road connectivity and ease transportation across the country.
Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah disclosed details of the program during the Ministry’s regular press briefing on Tuesday, describing the move as a direct response to longstanding transportation challenges, particularly during the rainy season.
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“The state of our roads is a matter of national concern, affecting commerce, healthcare, and education,” Minister Piah said. “This administration is committed to taking concrete steps to ensure that Liberians can travel safely and efficiently, regardless of where they live.”
Minister Piah provided a regional breakdown of the unpaved roads targeted for maintenance. In Southeast Region A—comprising Margibi, Bong, Nimba, and Grand Bassa counties—about 1,193.54 kilometers of roads have been identified.
In Southeast Region B, which includes Grand Gedeh, Sinoe, Grand Kru, and Maryland counties, an estimated 1,892.87 kilometers of unpaved roads will undergo maintenance.
The Western Region will also benefit from the initiative, with approximately 1,639.40 kilometersof roads acrossBomi, Grand Cape Mount, and Gbarpolu counties earmarked for improvement. The remaining kilometers are spread across other parts of the country, bringing the national total to over 13,000 kilometers of unpaved roads.
According to the Ministry, the program will involve the use of graders, excavators, and other heavy equipment to conduct routine maintenance, clear drainage systems, and repair damaged road surfaces.
The government says the initiative is expected to significantly benefit rural communities, where poor road conditions often restrict access to markets, healthcare, education, and other essential services.
