MPW Launches Community Road Project Across 3 Counties
By Laurina B. Lormia
The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) has officially launched a community road rehabilitation project across Montserrado, Margibi, and Bomi Counties.
The groundbreaking ceremony, held over the weekend in Monrovia, brought together key stakeholders, including District 6 Representative Samuel Enders, Youth and Sports Minister Cole Bangalu and his team, as well as community chairpersons.
The initiative aims to improve road conditions and ease travel difficulties for everyday Liberians.
Speaking at the event, Public Works Minister Roland Layfette Giddings urged residents to safeguard government investments by adopting better waste management practices, emphasizing the importance of sustainable infrastructure development.
He also revealed that the government is planning to extend paved roads to Maryland County within the next three years. “Beyond this project, you can be assured that within the next three years, Maryland County will experience paved roads,” Minister Giddings assured.
Expressing gratitude to his team, he stressed the need for community involvement, adding that contractors must prioritize hiring local community members to ensure economic benefits for residents.
Deputy Minister for Technical Services, Prince D. Tamba, reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with contractors to guarantee adherence to technical specifications and high-quality output.
“As the Technical Minister, I will ensure that every technical detail is followed to achieve the best possible results,” he stated.
Community chairpersons commended the government’s efforts and pledged to support the project by safeguarding materials and equipment.
They also committed to assisting road workers by providing food supplies where needed.
However, the project will cover 63 communities, spanning a total of 103 kilometers, with 238 culverts to be installed to improve drainage and reduce flooding risks worsened by poor waste management.
Phase one of the initiatives is set to begin on March 21, 2025, covering 28 communities and 18 roads, amounting to 42 kilometers of rehabilitated roads. 100 new culverts will be installed, and 63 existing culverts will be cleaned to ensure proper water flow ahead of the rainy season.
With rehabilitation now underway, residents of Montserrado, Margibi, and Bomi Counties anticipate better road conditions that will enhance mobility, support local economies, and contribute to national development.
