The National Roads Authority (NRA), accompanying their line Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure (MOTWI), on Monday, 19th January 2026, commenced a three-day nationwide routine inspection tour of the ongoing road construction projects.

These visits, which are usually held by both the ministry and NRA, aim to gather first-hand information and assess the progress of construction works so far.

Minister Ebrima Sillah, accompanied by the NRA Managing Director, Mr Sulayman Sumareh Janneh and a delegation, first visited the ongoing Banni-Sallikene-Njaba Kunda road project in the North Bank Region (NBR) before going to the EPC Lot 2 ongoing project in the Central River Region (CRR).

Banni-Sallikene-Njaba Kunda road project

This road is approximately 17km long and is contracted to Bajam Construction Company.

The contractor has completed the major works include the First Seal, which has been fully executed. However, outstanding activities remain, particularly the Second Seal, where 6km out of 16.14 km has been completed.

Other remaining works include the construction of nine (9) drifts/Irish crossings and approximately 200 meters of shallow drains to enhance drainage and road durability.

The project has experienced delays mainly due to the late delivery of construction materials, affecting progress on surfacing and finishing works. With corrective measures ongoing, substantial completion is expected by March 2026.

The overall completion level of 87%, compared to a planned completion of 100%.

EPC Lot 2 Progressive Update in CRR

The 50km government-funded road project is contractor Cornerstone, while the Consultant of the project is CityScape Associates.

The contractor is currently working on the three road sections.

1. Njawo Loop up to Carol Warf (12km)

The contractor has completed 90% of the base course layer

The overall progress is 75%.

2. Karantaba-Reneru-Tabanani-Demfaye Njaga-Litu Fulla (26km)

Following the completion of the base course layer and drainage structures, the contractor is now moving with priming, and sealing.

The overall progress is 95%.

3. Laminkoto-Banni-Youna-Kunting (12km)

The contractor is progressing with the base course layer and drainage structures. But is also working on the concrete pavement works within the Banni village.

The double surface dressing is yet to begin. The overall progress is 67% completion.