Liberia has secured a major infrastructure boost with the signing of a $16 million agreement between the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and Dai Nippon Construction of Japan. The deal, valued at JPY 2.45 billion, will finance the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the 1.9-kilometer Freeport–Gabriel Tucker Bridge corridor, a critical route linking Monrovia’s port to the city center.
The project, fully funded by the Government and people of Japan, is scheduled to begin mobilization in May 2026, with civil works commencing in July. Construction is expected to last 26 months. Officials say the initiative will tackle persistent flooding along the corridor and ease traffic congestion, improving mobility for thousands of commuters and businesses that rely on the route daily.
Deputy Minister for Technical Services Prince D. Tambah signed the agreement in Tokyo, expressing gratitude to Public Works Minister Roland Lafette Giddings for his leadership in advancing the project. The MPW also acknowledged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for strengthening bilateral ties and praised Ambassador Edward Wade Appleton Jr. for sustaining Liberia–Japan relations.
The corridor rehabilitation forms part of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s broader development agenda, which prioritizes modernizing infrastructure and enhancing national connectivity. Analysts note that the Freeport–Gabriel Tucker stretch has long been a bottleneck for trade and transport, and its reconstruction could significantly improve economic activity in Monrovia.
Japan’s support underscores growing cooperation between the two nations, with Liberia positioning infrastructure renewal as a cornerstone of its economic recovery. As work begins, the government faces the challenge of ensuring timely delivery and maintaining transparency in project execution, while citizens await long promised relief from flooding and gridlock along one of the capital’s busiest arteries.
