Monrovia witnessed a landmark moment today as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. officially broke ground for the construction of two modern China-Aid overpass bridges along Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town. The ceremony, held near the EJS Ministerial Complex, drew senior government officials, diplomats, and community residents.
The bridges, one positioned near the Ministerial Complex and the other at the SKD Boulevard junction, are intended to transform traffic flow in Monrovia. Once completed, they are expected to ease congestion, enhance pedestrian and motorist safety, and improve the efficiency of trade, services, and emergency response.
Calling the project a “practical solution” to long-standing mobility challenges in the capital, President Boakai emphasized that it falls directly in line with his administration’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 building the foundation for a unified, accessible, and prosperous Liberia,” the President said.
The Liberian leader expressed gratitude to the People’s Republic of China, represented at the event by Ambassador Lin Chengwu, describing the project as a strong symbol of Liberia–China friendship and cooperation. He also lauded the Ministry of Public Works for its role in preparing and coordinating the project, urging the contractors to uphold strict quality, safety, and inclusion standards during the two-year construction period.
President Boakai highlighted several expected benefits of the overpasses:
Reduced accidents and fewer pedestrian–vehicle conflicts, Lower transportation costs for traders, schools, clinics, and small businesses, Shorter travel times during peak hours, Improved logistics and public transportation services.
Acknowledging that construction will cause temporary disruptions, the President appealed to residents and businesses along the Tubman Boulevard corridor to remain patient, noting that the long-term benefits will far outweigh short-term inconveniences.
“This groundbreaking is more than an infrastructure project, it is a promise to our people,” Boakai declared. “Together, we are building the Liberia we promised: a safer, faster, more connected, and more prosperous Liberia.”
The launch of the two overpass bridges forms part of the government’s wider push to strengthen national infrastructure, covering roads, bridges, energy, and water supply, all aimed at driving inclusive growth and development across Liberia.
