A US$15k bridge project to boost road connectivity and local development has been launched in Mannah Clan, Klay District, Bomi County. Official groundbreaking ceremony for the project took place on January 17, 2026 by Alexander Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of A-Z Health Facility.
The project, known as the Robertson Bridge, is expected to significantly enhance connectivity among several towns and villages, including Geveh-fin-see.
Alexander Jackson said when constructed, the bridge will address long-standing transportation challenges faced by residents who rely heavily on the route to move farm produce, goods, and essential services, particularly during the rainy season when travel becomes nearly impossible.
“This bridge is intended to ease the daily hardship our people face and open up the region for trade, mobility, and development,” Jackson said.
Jackson disclosed that funding for the project was mobilized through sustained engagement with development partners in the United States after he presented the poor road conditions around Jarwajeh Town and the urgent need for targeted intervention.
When completed, the bridge will be named Robertson Bridge, in honor of Jackson’s major international partners who supported the initiative. The contractor confirmed that construction is expected to last approximately two weeks, with weather permitting.
Beyond the bridge initiative, Jackson has also played a key role in the construction of the A-Z Health Facility in Mannah Clan, a project that is already providing medical services to residents from neighboring districts across Bomi County.
Local leaders have praised the ongoing development efforts. Klay District Paramount Chief, Faikamu Sirmukai, commended the A-Z CEO for initiating multiple community projects since assuming leadership responsibilities in the district.
The Paramount Chief encouraged residents to support Jackson’s development agenda, describing his initiatives as a model for grassroots-driven progress capable of transforming the lives of ordinary citizens.
Community members and local stakeholders described the bridge project as a long-awaited dream finally coming to fruition, noting that crossing the Jarwajeh water has for years posed serious risks and hindered the transportation of locally produced goods.
Residents have pledged full cooperation during the construction period while calling on national authorities and development partners to place Mannah Clan higher on Liberia’s broader development agenda – an area many say has remained overlooked despite its growing population and economic potential.
