River Gee Lawmaker Breaks Ground for 110km Road Project

By: Emmanuel Tarpeh Quiah

RIVER GEE COUNTY-OCTOBER 27, 2025: In a moment of joy and renewed hope, residents of District #3 in River Gee County have hailed the official groundbreaking of a long-awaited road rehabilitation project, the first of its kind since the end of Liberia’s civil war.

The ceremony, held in Knowloken, Webbo City, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, brought together hundreds of jubilant citizens, including youth, women, elders, and local government officials.

The initiative is being spearheaded and fully funded by the district’s Representative Johnson S. N. Williams, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works.

According to Rep. Williams, the project covers 110 kilometers of major feeder roads at an estimated cost of US$180,000, making it one of the most ambitious infrastructure efforts in the county’s recent history.

The road rehabilitation will span nine major corridors linking communities across the district from Tuobo Gbaweleken to Deabo Youworken (9.92 km), Deabo Youworken to Klibo Yoploken Waterside (6.92 km), Deabo Youworken to Saykliken Border (9.97 km), and Webbo Wlegboken to Gyetu Yeplaken Border (14.35 km)Webbo Yeborken to Nyenebo Karbuken (8 km), among others.

Rep. Williams, addressing journalists at the ceremony, said the project reflects his unwavering commitment to improve the lives of the people of District #3.

“Our people have suffered for too long due to poor road conditions. This project is about connecting families, boosting agriculture, and bringing development to every corner of this district,” — Hon. Johnson S. N. Williams, Representative of River Gee District #3.

The lawmaker extended gratitude to President Joseph N. Boakai for prioritizing road connectivity and for providing heavy-duty equipment from the Ministry of Public Works to support the district’s efforts.

Speaking at the ceremony, Joseph Dickson, Head of Equipment Mobilization at the Ministry of Public Works, lauded Rep. Williams’ commitment to development.

“This project is a perfect example of partnership between lawmakers and government ministries. While the equipment comes from the ministry, the funding and vision are fully that of Hon. Williams,” Joseph Dickson, Ministry of Public Works.

Local residents have expressed overwhelming appreciation for the initiative, describing it as a “dream come true and timely development.