Gov’t Targets Over 700 Kilometers of Paved Roads by 2029
By Kruah Thompson MONROVIA, November 5, 2026: The Government of Liberia has announced plans to pave more than 700 kilometers of primary roads and over 150 kilometers of urban and community roads by 2029, exceeding targets established under its ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID). The government’s development agenda initially targeted 485 kilometers of primary roads and 125 kilometers of urban and community roads by 2029. Public Works Minister Roland Lafayette Giddings disclosed the revised projections on Tuesday, November 3, during an update on ongoing road construction, infrastructure development, and institutional reforms. Minister Giddings said the government is confident of surpassing its original targets through ongoing projects and additional construction activities sched…
