The Government of Liberia has confirmed that it has formally submitted to the National Legislature a proposed US$364 million road concession agreement between the Republic of Liberia and PAVIFORT AL ASSOCIATES, INC. for legislative consideration and approval. Making the disclosure at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Tuesday, Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah said the proposed agreement, which was forwarded by the Executive Branch in July 2025, is a major milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to expand and modernize Liberia’s road infrastructure network.
Minister Piah explained that the agreement seeks to undertake the asphalt pavement of 255 kilometers of major road corridors across the country under a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) arrangement over a five-year implementation period. The proposed project covers five key road corridors critical to national integration and economic growth, including: St. Paul Bridge to Klay, Bomi County Klay to Bo Waterside Klay to Tubmanburg Madina to Robertsport Voinjama to Mendikorma According to Minister Piah, the initiative represents a strategic infrastructure partnership aimed at improving road connectivity between key economic zones and border points, thereby facilitating trade, agriculture, tourism, and cross-border commerce.
“The Boakai administration remains fully committed to addressing Liberia’s long-standing road challenges. This agreement demonstrates our determination to ensure that all Liberians benefit from reliable and all-weather road networks that connect our counties and stimulate national development,” Minister Piah stated. He noted that under the BOT arrangement, PAVIFORT AL ASSOCIATES, INC. will finance, construct, and operate the roads for a specific concession period before transferring ownership to the Government of Liberia.
This model, he said, is designed to ensure sustainability, efficiency, and accountability in the delivery of major public infrastructure. Minister Piah further emphasized that the government is working to ensure that all due diligence, including legal, technical, and environmental assessments, are properly completed in line with Liberia’s public procurement and concession laws before full implementation begins. He expressed optimism that once approved by the Legislature, the project will significantly reduce travel time, promote regional trade, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for Liberians.
“The submission of this concession to the Legislature underscores President Joseph N. Boakai’s vision for a ‘One Connected Liberia’, where roads serve as the backbone of national development and unity,” Minister Piah concluded.
