MONROVIA, LIBERIA- The Governments of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea have secured financing to begin the third phase of the MRU Road Development and Transport Facilitation Program.

The program, which is under the Mano River Union Framework, aims at enhancing regional trade, connectivity, and socio-economic development across the MRU Countries.

Phase three of the project will see the development and asphalting of 114 km of roads, with 50 km in Liberia and 64 km in Sierra Leone, which will be constructed to ECOWAS standards.

A major highlight of the project is the construction of a 276-meter bridge over the Makona River, linking Guinea to Sierra Leone.

The project is valued at 98.19 million US dollars and will improve local livelihoods and foster inclusive economic growth.

Meanwhile, Liberia has already completed the procurement of a supervision consultant for the Kelipo to John Davis Town road segment, using savings from the completed Harper to Karloken stretch.

By: William Howard