𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐌𝐋’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝑩𝒚 𝑾𝒓𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒃𝒆𝒆 𝑬𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒊𝒂𝒉

ArcelorMittal Liberia has officially dedicated the rehabilitated bridge located at Kilometer 2.5 of its railway track, connecting the company’s concession to Buchanan City.

The bridge, which is a crucial infrastructure for local communities, logging companies, and the transport of iron ore, had been facing severe structural issues that threatened its collapse since it was built by LAMCO.

In 2018, visible cracks were discovered on the bridge, prompting immediate concerns from ArcelorMittal and the Ministry of Public Works. A subsequent report in 2019 confirmed the worsening condition of the bridge, warning of the imminent danger it posed to both public safety and the company’s mining operations.

In response, ArcelorMittal engaged with the government, local stakeholders, and engineers to address the crisis. By 2023, AFCONS, a subcontracting firm, was brought in to carry out the necessary repairs. The rehabilitation project, which cost approximately US$700,000, was completed in February 2024.

The newly rehabilitated bridge ensures continued safe passage for motorists, pedestrians, and iron ore shipments, solidifying its role as a vital transportation link between Buchanan and the company’s concession, while securing the ongoing operations of ArcelorMittal Liberia.