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The Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) to implement a Road Asset Management System (RAMS) with an integrated mobile field application.
The agreement represents a major step in improving how road infrastructure across Sierra Leone is documented, monitored, and maintained.
The system will support the structured management of road assets, including roads, bridges, culverts, and related infrastructure, through a centralized digital platform.
A key feature of the RAMS is its mobile field component, which allows engineers to collect data directly from the field. Using GPS location services, photo capture, and standardized data collection tools, field engineers will be able to record the exact location and condition of each asset. Assets will be mapped with precise coordinates, supported by photographic evidence and condition assessments.
The approach further allows SLRA to shift from reactive maintenance to predictive maintenance. By tracking asset conditions over time, engineers can identify early signs of deterioration and plan maintenance activities before serious damage occurs. This improves safety, reduces emergency repair costs, and supports more efficient use of public resources.
According to SLRA, the system provides a dedicated tool to manage its growing inventory of road infrastructure. All asset data, inspection records, and condition reports will be stored in one system, improving coordination, planning, and decision-making.
The Road Asset Management System lays the groundwork for safer roads, informed investment decisions, and sustainable maintenance of Sierra Leone’s transport network.
Through this collaboration, both institutions are working to apply technology in a way that strengthens infrastructure management and delivers long-term value to citizens.
