110-Kilometer Road Rehabilitation Underway in River Gee

Ben T.C. Brooks

River Gee County | Oct. 31, 2025 | Over 110 kilometers road rehabilitation project has kicked off in River Gee County, Deabo Chiefdom, electoral district #3, with residents describing the project as a dream comes through after more than twenty years of travelling difficulties in the region.

The road project is being championed by District #3 Representative, Johnson S.N. Williams under the National Legislative Project. Groundbreaking ceremony for the road project took place on October 20, 2025 in the county.  

Community roads under the 110 kilometers include, Tuobo Gbaweleken to Deabo Youworken–9.92 km, Deabo Youworken to Klibo Yoploken Waterside–6.92 km, Deabo Youworken to Saykliken Border 9.97 km and Webbo Wlegboken to Gyetu Yeplaken Border–14.35 km

Others are, the Webbo Yeborken to Nyenebo Karbuken–8 km, Nyenebo Karbuken to Barrobo Gwessiken –11.6 km, Sarbo Geeken to Production Camp – 18 km Production Camp to Glarro Youbor Wateside – 27 km and the Production Camp to Glarro Freetown–3.42 km respectively.

Valued at US$180,000, the project is being implemented with technical assistance from the Ministry of Public Works, says Representative Williams. The District #3 Representative says the initiative aims to enhance rural connectivity and ensure that no community remains cut off from the rest of the areas.

“Our goal is to enhance rural connectivity and ensure that no community in River Gee remains isolated,” Rep. Williams said. “Good roads mean access to markets, hospitals, schools, and opportunity.”

He expressed gratitude to President Joseph N. Boakai for prioritizing infrastructure development and ensuring the deployment of the necessary equipment to support the initiative in River Gee.

Beyond transportation improvements, the project is expected to create temporary jobs for locals and help young people to gain valuable construction skills, Representative Williams disclosed.

For years, communities across Deabo Chiefdom and other areas have faced near isolation, especially during the rainy season, when the roads are nearly impassable. The poor road infrastructure has crippled trade, limited access to health and educational services, and affected local economy.

Residents says with the rehabilitation of the important road link, they see a future of improved mobility, commerce, and opportunity.

“We can now travel easily to Tuobo Gbarweliken on market days and reach other nearby towns without getting stuck in the mud,” said Derry Wilson, a resident of Deabo Chiefdom. “For years, even motorbikes couldn’t pass when the rain came heavily. We are so thankful to our Representative for making this possible.”

Ma Regina Toe, a 56-year-old farmer, called the project a “long-awaited dream finally coming to life.” She added that the improved roads will allow farmers to transport produce to larger markets and make it easier for families to access schools and healthcare facilities.