Monrovia, Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially broken ground for the construction of two modern China-Aid overpass bridges along Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town, Monrovia. The ceremony, held near the EJS Ministerial Complex, marked a major milestone in efforts to ease traffic congestion in the capital.
The two bridges one near the Ministerial Complex and the other at the SKD Boulevard junction are expected to significantly improve road safety, reduce travel delays, and strengthen economic activity by facilitating the smooth flow of goods, services, and emergency vehicles.
Calling the project a “practical solution” to long-standing mobility challenges in Monrovia, President Boakai underscored its alignment with his Government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).
“Roads connect people to opportunities and are essential to ending rural neglect. By investing in modern road systems, we are doing more than improving travel—we are laying the foundation for a unified, accessible, and prosperous Liberia,” the President stated.
The Liberian Leader praised the People’s Republic of China, represented at the event by Ambassador Yin Chengwu, for its unwavering partnership and described the project as a symbol of strong Liberia–China cooperation. He also commended the Ministry of Public Works for its technical leadership and urged the contractor to uphold high standards of quality, safety, and local participation during the two-year construction period.
Highlighting the project’s benefits, President Boakai noted that the overpasses will, reduce accidents and pedestrian–vehicle conflicts, lower transportation costs for traders, schools, clinics, and small businesses.
Others include, shorten travel time during peak hours and improve logistics and public transport efficiency among others.
The President called on residents and businesses along the corridor to remain patient during construction, assuring them that short-term inconveniences will yield long-term economic and social benefits.
He further emphasized his administration’s commitment to maintaining and managing infrastructure properly, ensuring roads and bridges serve their purpose for generations.
“The groundbreaking of these overpass bridges is not just about easing traffic, it is about transforming our infrastructure to drive inclusive growth and national development. Together, we are building the Liberia we promised: safer, faster, more connected, and more prosperous.” President Boakai declared.
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