By Ernest Kpehe Moibah
The Government of Liberia has set April 18, 2026 as the official date for the groundbreaking of the US$364 million road project . The decision was reached yesterday, April 7, 2026 following a high-level stakeholders’ engagement in Bo-Waterside.
The meeting, which brought together officials from the Ministry of Public Works and local authorities from Bomi and Grand Cape Mount Counties, focused on the final preparations for the commencement of the valuable road access.
The road project targets St. Paul Bridge to Bo-Waterside corridor, Klay to Tubmanburg and Medina to Medekorma.
Providing an overview, Deputy Minister for Technical Services, Prince Tamba, disclosed that groundbreaking is now scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Bo Waterside point of entry.
The event is expected to draw high-level attention, with Presidents Julius Maada Bio of Sierrea Loen and Joseph Boakia of Liberia set to attend the historic ceremony.
Minister Tamba described the project as a major national undertaking, spanning approximately 255 kilometers and cutting across four counties: Montserrado County, Bomi County, Grand Cape Mount County, and Lofa County; ultimately connecting key border points between Liberia and Sierra Leone.
“This is not just a road; it is a gateway to economic growth, regional integration, and national development,” Minister Tamba emphasized.
Under a 25-year concession agreement between the Government of Liberia and Pavi Fort Company, the company will construct the road over a five-year period and maintain it for an additional 20 years.
The Deputy Minister further revealed that the project is valued at US$364 million, with the Liberian government contributing 40 percent of the total cost.
As part of the long-term maintenance plan, three toll booths will be installed at Bo Waterside, Klay, and Kpo River, which will be jointly managed by the government through the National Road Fund and Pavi Fort to ensure proper coordination.
Bomi County Superintendent, Miatta Dorley welcomed the project with excitement but issued a stern warning to citizens expected to be engaged during construction.
She cautioned against the theft or illegal sale of construction materials, recalling past incidents during the RIA road project where materials were diverted.
“Anyone caught engaging in such acts will face the full force of the law,” Superintendent Dorley warned, stressing that penalties could include fines or imprisonment.
The St. Paul Bridge to Bo-Waterside corridor is widely seen as a game-changing infrastructure project, expected to boost trade, improve regional connectivity, and drive economic growth across western Liberia.
