Liberia’s Timbo River Bridge Nears Completion

The Timbo River Bridge Project in Liberia is nearing completion. Despite challenges posed by the rainy season contractor Jupiter Construction Company has announced significant progress in delivering the bridge. 

The former bridge, which was constructed in 1972 and commissioned in 1976, was demolished earlier this year. While its removal has caused disruption for commuters and traders alike, the state of the 40-year old bridge meant that it was extremely unsafe, with parts of the structure falling into the river.

A detour bridge constructed as a temporary diversion was completed in April only to be washed away during heavy rains just a couple weeks later

The new bridge, which is made of steel, is expected to last for between 80 and 100 years and is capable of taking a weight of 85 tons.

The Government has invested between US$3million and US$4million on the Timbo, Sanquehn and Cestos bridges. The project was initially approved under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Work began in April 2018 and was originally projected take just three months.