The plenary of the House House of Representatives has instructed its joint committees on Public Works, Investment and Concessions, Ways, Means and Finance, and Internal Affairs to investigate the deteriorating condition of the St. John Bridge, a critical infrastructure linking Bong and Grand Bassa Counties.
Plenary’s decision was triggered by a communication from Bong County District 1 Representative, Prince Koniah requesting the house of representatives to speedyly investigate and establish the current condition of the infrastructure.
Emphasizing the strategic importance bridge, Representative Koniah noted, that the infrastructure is not only useful to commuters and residents of Bong and Grand Bassa, but also as a key pathway supporting ArcelorMittal Liberia’s ore transport to Buchanan.
According to him, the bridge has become a death trap, with multiple fatalities reported due to its unsafe condition.
The lawmaker stressed that despite the bridge’s economic and social significance, no substantial intervention has been made to restore it.
Meanwhile, the joint committee is expected to probe whether concessionaires operating in the area have fulfilled their obligations regarding infrastructure support pending report to plenary.
