{"id":56644,"date":"2026-04-20T14:12:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/government-to-commission-bandajuma-pujehun-road-after-delay"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:24:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:24:02","slug":"government-to-commission-bandajuma-pujehun-road-after-delay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/government-to-commission-bandajuma-pujehun-road-after-delay","title":{"rendered":"Government to Commission Bandajuma Pujehun Road After Delay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Government of Sierra Leone is set to commission the long-awaited Bandajuma-Pujehun road this weekend, marking a major milestone in the country\u2019s infrastructure development agenda.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to the Chief Minister, Sengeh, the project became an immediate priority following his swearing-in, after a directive from His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio.<\/p>\n<p>Recounting the moment, the Chief Minister disclosed that shortly after taking the oath of office, he visited the President and sought guidance on key priorities. In response, President Bio emphasised the urgent need to complete the Bandajuma-Pujehun road, a project that had remained unfinished for over two decades.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen President Bio speaks, we must act,\u201d Sengeh stated, noting that the directive shaped his early focus in office.<\/p>\n<p>The Bandajuma-Pujehun road project has a long history of unmet commitments, having been promised by previous administrations, including that of former President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah and twice by former President Ernest Bai Koroma, but never completed.<\/p>\n<p>Now, under President Bio\u2019s leadership, the 25.24-kilometre road has been fully completed. The project includes several bridges, most notably the newly constructed Makibie Bridge, as well as 55 culverts designed to improve drainage and durability.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Minister, himself a native of Pujehun, reaffirmed his commitment to the project, stating that he had assured the President of its delivery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI promised President Bio that together, we would deliver this road. Today, we have fulfilled that promise,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The commissioning of the road is expected to significantly enhance connectivity, boost local economic activities, and improve access to essential services in the Pujehun District and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>The completion of the Bandajuma-Pujehun road stands as a testament to the government\u2019s commitment to delivering critical infrastructure and addressing longstanding development challenges across the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. The Government of Sierra Leone is set to commission the long-awaited Bandajuma-Pujehun road this weekend, marking a major milestone in the country\u2019s infrastructure development agenda. 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