Since its completion and subsequent dedication in 2011, the Caldwell Road has suffered major depressions resulting from persistent lack of maintenance, thus making traveling near impossible. The Caldwell-Dixville intersection, Sand Beach, and other critical spots along the road have posed strong challenges to the free movement of smaller vehicles for too long a time.
In a spirited address at the Center for the Exchange of Intellectual Opinions, Deputy Minister for Administration A. Samukai Dunnoh highlighted the Ministry of Public Works’ recent successes, detailing upgraded road networks, expanded maintenance programs, and new strategies aimed at accelerating Liberia’s infrastructure development.
The newly reconstructed ITI Bridge was officially dedicated today by Liberia’s Minister of Public Works, Roland Layfette Giddings, during a site visit that drew a large crowd of jubilant residents, traditional leaders, and security officials. The bridge had collapsed in December 2024 after a lowbed truck carrying an excavator far exceeding the 25-ton weight limit—attempted to cross, severely damaging the structure.
In response to recent media reports suggesting that the construction of the Grand Bassa University Bridge has been abandoned, the Ministry of Public Works wishes to clarify the current status of the project and correct the public narrative.
As part of efforts to expedite the workings of various functionaries of government - aimed at accelerating the pace of the ARREST AGENDA for Inclusive Development (AAID) across all sectors - the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 held a day-long consultative engagement with the Ministry of Public Works.