MONROVIA, Liberia — The Government of Liberia has entered into a grant agreement valued at approximately 2.45 billion Japanese yen (about US$16 million) with the Government of Japan to rehabilitate a vital roadway connecting the Freeport of Monrovia to key commercial areas of the capital.
The agreement was finalized in Tokyo and will finance the reconstruction of the Freeport–Gabriel Tucker Bridge corridor, a 1.9-kilometer dual-carriageway regarded as one of the most important transport routes in Monrovia. The road serves as a major channel for the movement of goods between the country’s primary seaport and busy business districts in the capital.
Prince Tambah, Deputy Minister for Technical Services at the Ministry of Public Works (Liberia), signed the agreement following a week of engagements with officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency and representatives of Eight-Japan Engineering Consultants Inc..
The road rehabilitation project will be executed by Dai Nippon Construction, which has been contracted to reconstruct and upgrade the corridor leading to the Gabriel Tucker Bridge. Authorities say the company is expected to mobilize in May, with construction scheduled to begin in July. The full scope of work is projected to take approximately 26 months to complete.
According to the Ministry of Public Works, the project is entirely funded through a grant from the Japanese government, reflecting deepening infrastructure cooperation between Liberia and Japan.
Officials say the reconstruction will help reduce traffic congestion and enhance the efficient movement of goods between the Freeport and Monrovia’s commercial centers. The project will also tackle long-standing flooding issues that frequently disrupt the corridor during the rainy season.
Deputy Minister Tambah expressed gratitude to Japan for both its financial and technical assistance, describing the initiative as a key milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize its urban transportation system.
He also acknowledged the roles played by Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Edward Wade Appleton Jr., Liberia’s Ambassador to Japan, in strengthening diplomatic relations that helped secure the grant.
Additionally, the Ministry of Public Works leadership, including Minister Roland Lafette Giddings, was recognized for guiding the project from its planning phase toward implementation.
Once completed, the upgraded corridor is expected to significantly improve traffic flow, strengthen drainage systems, and boost economic activities tied to the Freeport of Monrovia—one of Liberia’s most critical logistics and trade hubs.
The agreement represents part of a broader push by the Liberian government to expand international partnerships aimed at addressing long-standing infrastructure challenges in the capital.
