SLRA Announces Completion of 442.86km Roads and 56 Bridges Nationwide Under Bio’s Government

The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) has successfully rehabilitated and constructed 442.86 kilometers of roads and 56 bridges across the country between 2018 and 2025, marking a significant milestone in national infrastructure development.

SLRA Director General Ing. Alfred J. Momodu announced the figures during a recent stakeholder engagement at the Kono District Council Hall. Acknowledging that road construction remains one of the government’s most capital-intensive undertakings, Momodu attributed the steady progress to phased implementation and careful planning.

“We prioritize strategically,” Momodu told attendees, emphasizing the necessity of a structured and focused approach when executing large-scale public works.

He explained that the country’s road network is categorised into trunk, secondary, urban, and feeder roads. While feeder roads are largely supported by development partners, the SLRA has concentrated its efforts on trunk, secondary, and urban roads to strengthen national connectivity.

While international development partners largely shoulder the burden of feeder roads, the SLRA has concentrated its resources on trunk, secondary, and urban routes to bolster overall national connectivity. A primary objective of this strategy is to ensure effective links between district headquarters and to improve inter-district mobility, particularly along the vital Kenema–Kono corridor.

Momodu noted that recent improvements to urban roads within Kono are already easing mobility and boosting commercial activities in the district.

Alongside the extensive roadworks, the Authority has overseen the completion of 56 bridges over the seven-year period. This includes 18 major bridges that are considered critical arteries for the national transport network.

These multi-year infrastructure projects are financed through a collaborative blend of government counterpart funding and financial backing from development partners. Momodu urged citizens to appreciate the sheer scale of the infrastructure drive, describing robust road networks as the foundation for economic growth and national transformation.

The briefing also featured remarks from the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor A. Bah, who underscored the importance of transparent communication between the state and its citizens.

Bah stated that sustained public engagement is vital for building trust and ensuring that massive development initiatives genuinely respond to the needs of local communities.

The town-hall style event concluded with an interactive session, providing Kono residents the opportunity to raise concerns and seek direct clarification from officials regarding both ongoing and future projects.