Pres. Boakai Breaks Ground For Two Overpass Bridges In Monrovia To Be Constructed By Chinese Early Next Year
PHOTO: Technical Drawing of the overpass bridges to be put up early next year
The People’s Republic of China is continuing to make big interventions into Liberia’s infrastructural development, with the latest being the construction of a US$40 million overpass project in Monrovia to be shortly started by a Chinese construction company.
President Joseph Nyuman Boakai today, Tuesday, September 2, 2025 broke ground for the two overpass bridges in front of the Ellen Johnson Sireleaf Ministerial Complex, a facility also constructed by Chinese engineers with some US$60 million Chinese money.
One of the overpasses will be in front of the Ministerial Complex and the other will be at the SKD Boulevard along Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town.
The Executive Mansion has said that the project, which is expected to begin early next year, marks “a major step toward easing traffic congestion and improving urban mobility in Monrovia.”
Officially breaking ground, President Boakai expressed deep gratitude to the Chinese government for its continuous “generosity” and support to Liberia’s “economic transformation”.
“Upon completion, this project will provide numerous benefits to the people of Liberia.
- There will be fewer conflict points between vehicles and pedestrians, which will decrease crashes and injuries.
- Enhancing logistics for traders, schools, clinics, and small businesses along the corridor will boost activity and lower transportation costs.
- Reduce travel time during peak hours for travelers along the corridor.
- Ensure improved traffic regulation and support for public transportation efficiency,” the Liberian leader said in his speech.
President Boakai concluded: “Fellow Liberians, as these development projects take place, let our appreciation for transformation grow. Respect new developments and keep our environment clean.”