By Peter Kollie
Lofa County – A multipurpose motorway service area currently nearing completion along the Bong-Lofa corridor in north central Liberia is to be inaugurated in mid-July, Deputy House Speaker, Thomas Fallah, the financier of the project has disclosed.
The motorway service area, a major developmental project aimed at enhancing road safety, travel comfort, and community interaction along the Bong-Lofa highway, in Beyan Town, Salayea District.
Named the “Come and Rest” Stopping Place, the multipurpose facility features a modern waiting room and event hall, a police station, and a designated bus stop.
It is strategically located near the St. Paul River Bridge, at a major junction connecting travelers from Bong and Lofa Counties—a route constantly plied mostly by traders and travelers.
Deputy Speaker Fallah made the disclosure recently during a stakeholder engagement, which brought together traditional leaders, elders, and local government officials from both Lofa and Bong Counties.
He observed that the facility was designed to ease travel experience, offer security services, and create a reliable rest point for inter-county travelers.
“This project reflects our commitment to improving travel conditions and community infrastructure. It is not just a stopping place, it is a center of safety, convenience, and development,” Fallah said during the meeting.
Construction of the facility commenced shortly after the 31 January groundbreaking ceremony and has since progressed up to nearing completion.
Inspired by modern roadside models in Western countries, the initiative is seen as a pioneering effort in transforming Liberia’s rural transport infrastructure.
Local residents and frequent road users have lauded the project, noting that the area previously lacked any structured location for travelers to rest, wait for transport vehicles, or access emergency support.
When completed the facility is expected to also host community events and support local law enforcement in ensuring road safety.
The inauguration of the facility slated to take place officially on 19 July, is expected to attract a cross-section of government officials, citizens, members and officials of various transport unions, and business stakeholders.
With its blend of utility and accessibility, the “Come and Rest” Stopping Place is already being viewed as a potential blueprint for similar projects across remote areas throughout the country.
As citizens of Lofa aspire for infrastructural development and improved inter-county connectivity, this initiative underscores the growing focus on people-centered public works and decentralized service delivery in Liberia, according to our correspondent.
