Construction begins on vital 14km road linking Makoloh Junction and Koblo Gulama
This major infrastructure project is a joint effort between the Government of Sierra Leone and the European Union and represents a milestone in joint development initiatives. This was done after extensive planning and consensus. The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that all necessary procedures have been followed. The official opening of the construction project is scheduled for November 15 in Songo township. This is expected to address long-standing infrastructure needs and improve connectivity and economic prospects for the surrounding community.
The origins of this important undertaking date back to the concerns expressed by President Julius Maada Bio during the commissioning of the Cobro Grama Bridge last July. He underlined the critical importance of developing road infrastructure to complement the new bridges being built, and stressed the need for cooperation with the EU for socio-economic growth in the region.
Following extensive internal consultations involving the National Accreditation Office (NAO), the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA), the Ministry of Finance and the European Union Delegation to Sierra Leone, it has been decided that the first 14 km section of the road will be jointly constructed. It has been determined. Finance. This cooperation underlines Sierra Leone's commitment to fostering development and progress.
Under the close supervision of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, the National Licensing Authority continues to support the development cooperation between the Government of Sierra Leone and the European Union, ensuring that this infrastructure project brings significant benefits to the country and its people.