The National Ring Road Programme will establish Sierra Leone's first integrated national ring road network, connecting the North, South, East and North-West regions through strategic road investments and improved national connectivity. The programme aims to unlock economic potential, enhance safety and resilience, and support inclusive growth across the country.
Project overview
Investment opportunity
The National Ring Road Programme comprises a series of strategic road investments designed to improve connectivity across Sierra Leone. Key components include the expansion of the 164 km Masiaka-Bo corridor into a dual carriageway; upgrading and rehabilitation of the 120 km Makeni-Kabala corridor; expansion of the 64 km Bo-Kenema corridor to strengthen southern and eastern connectivity; upgrading and targeted improvements along the Makeni-Matotoka route; capacity expansion of the 110 km Masiaka-Lunsar-Makeni corridor, a key logistics and mining route; and rehabilitation and selective widening of the 97 km Bo-Yele-Matotoka corridor to enhance inter-regional transport links.
Investment types sought
Project status
Development stage
Feasibility & due diligence
Current status / progress to date
Feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs have been completed, with PPP structuring and risk allocation discussions currently underway.
Additional project information
- Lead agency
- Roads authority / transport ministry; NIB PPP Directorate
Expected impact
Jobs created / supported
Not verified; estimate pending
Economic & development benefits
- Improved regional connectivity
- Enhanced access to farms, markets, tourism destinations and public services
- Reduced travel times and transport costs
- Construction and maintenance employment opportunities
- Improved movement of agricultural produce and goods
- Increased private investment and local business development
Climate & resilience benefits
- Flood-resilient road design
- Improved connectivity
Contact
Contact team
For more information about this project, please contact the Commonwealth Investment Platform team.