2.3 Liberia Road Network
The road network in Liberia is greatly underdeveloped and among the least developed in West Africa. Liberia has a total area of 111,370 km² and a road system with a total length of 10,600 km. Of these, only 657 km are paved while 9,943 km are unpaved. There is major deterioration on all highways due to heavy rains, lack of maintenance, overloaded trucks and the long rainy season which lasts 8 months, during which most of the roads are inaccessible, particularly in Nimba, Lofa, Sinoe, Baporlu and Maryland counties. Out of the 10,600 km roads in Liberia, less than a quarter are classified as all-weather roads. The road between Monrovia and Ganta was paved in 2015 and is in good condition and the road between Monrovia and Buchanan Port is paved and in good condition. The road between Monrovia and Bo is paved and in good condition.
For information on Liberia Road network contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Liberia Government Contact List
Distance Matrix
|
Distances from Monrovia to Major Towns (km) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia |
Tubmanburg |
Robertsport |
Kakata |
Gbarnga |
Voinjama |
Sanniquellie |
Zwedru |
Fishtown |
Harper |
Buchanan |
River Cess |
Greenville |
Barclayville |
|
| Monrovia | 59.2 | 121.2 | 62.0 | 186.5 | 386.6 | 286.6 | 460.8 | 631.4 | 717.6 | 124.3 | 210.9 | 329.2 |
804.3 |
|
|
Tubmanburg |
59.2 |
105.2 |
121.2 | 245.7 | 445.8 | 345.8 | 520.0 | 690.6 | 776.8 | 183.5 | 332.1 | 388.4 | 863.5 | |
|
Robertsport |
121.2 |
105.2 |
|
183.2 | 307.7 | 507.8 | 407.8 | 582.0 | 752.6 | 838.8 | 245.5 | 270.1 | 450.4 | 925.5 |
|
Kakata |
62.0 |
121.2 |
183.2 |
|
124.5 | 324.6 | 224.6 | 398.8 | 569.4 | 655.6 | 134.2 | 272.9 | 391.2 |
866.3 |
|
Gbarnga |
186.5 |
245.7 |
307.7 |
124.5 |
|
200.1 |
100.1 |
274.3 |
444.9 |
531.1 |
258.7 |
397.4 |
515.7 |
990.8 |
|
Voinjama |
386.6 |
445.8 |
507.8 |
324.6 |
200.1 |
|
300.2 |
474.4 |
645.0 |
731.2 |
458.8 |
597.5 |
715.8 |
1190.9 |
|
Sanniquellie |
286.6 |
345.8 |
407.8 |
224.6 |
100.1 | 300.2 |
|
245.8 |
416.4 |
502.6 |
358.8 |
497.5 |
615.8 |
1090.9 |
|
Zwedru |
460.8 |
520.0 |
582.0 |
398.8 |
274.3 | 474.4 | 245.8 |
|
170.6 |
256.8 |
533.0 |
671.7 |
790.0 |
343.5 |
|
Fishtown |
631.4 |
690.6 |
752.6 |
569.4 |
444.9 |
645.0 |
16.4 |
170.6 |
|
86.2 |
703.6 |
842.3 |
960.6 |
172.9 |
|
Harper |
717.6 |
776.8 |
838.8 |
655.6 |
531.1 |
731.2 |
502.6 |
256.8 |
86.2 |
|
789.8 |
928.5 |
1046.8 |
100.3 |
|
Buchanan |
124.3 |
183.5 |
245.5 |
134.2 |
258.7 |
458.8 |
358.8 |
533.0 |
703.6 |
789.8 |
|
86.6 |
204.9 |
928.6 |
|
River Cess |
210.9 |
332.1 |
270.1 |
272.9 |
397.4 |
597.5 |
497.5 |
671.7 |
842.3 |
928.5 |
86.6 |
|
191.1 |
1015.2 |
|
Greenville |
329.2 |
388.4 |
450.4 |
391.2 |
515.7 |
715.8 |
615.8 |
790.0 |
960.6 |
1046.8 |
204.9 |
191.1 |
|
1133.5 |
|
Barclayville |
804.3 |
863.5 |
925.5 |
866.3 |
990.8 |
1190.9 |
1090.9 |
343.5 |
172.9 |
100.3 |
928.6 |
1015.2 |
1133.5 |
|
|
Travel Time from Monrovia to Major Towns (hours) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia |
Tubmanburg |
Robertsport |
Kakata |
Gbarnga |
Voinjama |
Sanniquellie |
Zwedru |
Fishtown |
Harper |
Buchanan |
River Cess |
Greenville |
Barclayville |
|
| Monrovia | 49 | 96 | 58 | 172 | 444 | 275 | 482 | 690 | 806 | 108 | 216 | 368 | 985 | |
|
Tubmanburg |
49 |
|
81 |
107 |
221 |
493 |
324 |
532 |
739 |
855 |
157 |
265 |
417 |
1034 |
|
Robertsport |
96 |
81 |
|
154 |
268 |
540 |
371 |
579 |
786 |
902 |
204 |
312 |
464 |
1081 |
|
Kakata |
58 |
107 |
154 |
|
114 |
386 |
217 |
425 |
632 |
748 |
132 |
240 |
392 |
927 |
|
Gbarnga |
172 |
221 |
268 |
172 |
|
272 |
103 |
311 |
518 |
634 |
246 |
388 |
506 |
813 |
|
Voinjama |
444 |
493 |
540 |
386 |
272 |
|
375 |
582 |
790 |
906 |
518 |
660 |
778 |
1085 |
|
Sanniquellie |
275 |
324 |
371 |
217 |
103 |
375 |
|
334 |
541 |
657 |
349 |
491 |
609 |
836 |
|
Zwedru |
482 |
532 |
579 |
425 |
311 |
582 |
334 |
|
207 |
323 |
591 |
698 |
817 |
502 |
|
Fishtown |
690 |
739 |
786 |
632 |
518 |
790 |
541 |
207 |
|
116 |
798 |
906 |
1024 |
295 |
|
Harper |
806 |
855 |
902 |
748 |
634 |
906 |
657 |
323 |
116 |
|
914 |
1022 |
1140 |
181 |
|
Buchanan |
108 |
157 |
204 |
132 |
246 |
518 |
349 |
591 |
798 |
914 |
|
108 |
260 |
1093 |
|
River Cess |
216 |
265 |
312 |
240 |
388 |
660 |
491 |
698 |
906 |
1022 |
108 |
|
255 |
1201 |
|
Greenville |
368 |
417 |
464 |
392 |
506 |
778 |
609 |
817 |
1024 |
1140 |
260 |
255 |
|
1353 |
|
Barclayville |
985 |
1034 |
1081 |
927 |
813 |
1085 |
836 |
502 |
295 |
181 |
1093 |
1201 |
1353 |
|
Road Security
Road travel in Liberia can be hazardous. Potholes and poor road surfaces are common, making safe driving extremely challenging. Cars, trucks, and taxis are often overloaded with people and goods and make frequent stops without signaling. Drivers overtake on the right as well as the left. Many vehicles operate with very worn tires and blowouts are frequent. Public taxis are poorly maintained. Intersections must be approached with caution. Many vehicles circulate in the country without carrying a proper registration plate.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
There are no weighbridges in the country nor there are axle load limits.
Road Class and Surface Conditions
Primary Roads
Links between county capitals, other primary roads and major international connections including border post, international airports and sea ports. Some primary roads may originate in urban areas. These roads can be paved or unpaved and link major cities in Liberia.
Secondary Roads
Links between district capitals to the primary roads and other district capitals. Links between major towns and cities, major tourist centers and have not already been classified as primary roads. Or link primary roads. These roads are usually unpaved roads link smaller villages to primary roads or link primary roads.
Feeder Roads
Roads linking villages, farms, market centers and not classified as secondary or primary but may link to secondary or primary roads.
Urban Roads
Arterials
A system of streets characterized by higher traffic volume, major access to city and commercial centers, and limited access.
Collectors
A system of streets characterized by lower traffic volume and links between arterials and local streets.
Local Streets
A system of streets providing access to properties and facilities.
2.3.1 Liberia Border Crossing of B'Hai (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
Last road works were carried out on the road between Toe Town & B’Hai in 2018. Road is difficult but passable throughout the year. Border crossing point on Cote d’Ivoire side is called Pekan.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: B'Hai Cote d’Ivoire: Pekan |
|
Province or District |
B’Hai District, Grand Gedeh County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Toe Town (8km) |
|
Latitude |
6.439837 |
|
Longitude |
-8.628130 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Immigration - LIS |
|
Contact Person |
Major Austin Teah (+231 886 935 967) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Airport – Roberts International Airport / Monrovia Distance: 262 km (255 Toetown-Monrovia + 7 Toetown-B’Hai) Truck: 2 days in the dry season Light Vehicle: 2 days in the dry season |
|
Nearest Port |
Port: Greenville Distance: 166 (159 Toetown – Greenville +7 Toetown B’Hai) Truck: 2 Days in dry season Light Vehicle: 2 days in dry season |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Market: Toetown Truck: 30 mins |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Thursdays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Fridays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Saturdays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Sundays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
National Holidays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Border access is difficult during the rainy season for both HGV and light vehicles. Commercial vehicles normally approach the border from the Ivorian side and offload their goods onto motorcycles for onward transport to Toe Town. |
Daily Capacity
There is a small number of pedestrians crossing per day (+/-5). However, no commercial goods trucks.
Customs Clearance
B’Hai customs officials have the capacity to levy taxes on the importation of commercial goods. For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.2 Liberia Border Crossing of Dakay Town (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
Dakay Town is a border town in Liberia located near the Cavalla River, a river that separates Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire. This border crossing point is in the Pleebo Sodoken District, about 31 km from Harper City. Border crossing point on Cote d’Ivore side is called Nero Village. Road access is poor however maintained by the Cavala Rubber Cooperation (CRC). The road from Plebo to Dakay Town crosses the CRC.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Dakay Town Border Cote d'Ivoire: Nero Village |
|
Province or District |
Pleebo Sodoken District, Maryland County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Pleebo (13 km) Harper (31 km) |
|
Latitude |
4.559222 |
|
Longitude |
-7.561333 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Stanley K. Himmieh, Immigration Chief of Operations 0886 512 701 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) - 461 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Port of Harper (31 km) |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Pleebo (13 km) |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
During the rainy season, the Cavalla river is prone to overflowing its banks and also the current is a lot stronger during the rains. This increase in the currant temporarily ruptures the boat service between the two countries. There is a privately-owned motorboat with capacity of 25 passengers which is used to cross the river. The Liberian cellular network has no coverage at this border crossing point. |
Daily Capacity
During the dry season when the motorboat can function, there is an average of 35 people who are crossing between the two countries per day.
Customs Clearance
The customs officers at this border have the authority to levy duties.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.3 Liberia Border Crossing of Kablaken (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
Road access to the Kablaken border crossing point is difficult from Harper (Sandy). The closest town on the Ivorian side is Blieron.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Kablaken Cote d'Ivoire: Blieron |
|
Province or District |
Harper District / Maryland County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Harper (23 km) |
|
Latitude |
4.363805556 |
|
Longitude |
-7.534694444 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Major Niadel Freeman +231 880 964 609 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) - 489 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Harper Port - 23 km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Harper - 23 km |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
This border crossing is susceptible to serious flooding during the rainy season. |
Daily Capacity
During the rainy season few people cross the border. During the dry season there are less than 10 pedestrians who cross the border daily.
Customs Clearance
There is no customs office present.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.4 Liberia Border Crossing of Loguatou (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
The road access to Loguatou is poor but passable throughout the year. The border crossing point on the Ivorian side is called Gbeunda.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Loguatou Port Cote d'Ivoire: Gbeunda |
|
Province or District |
Gbeh Ray-eh District / Nimba County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Karnplay |
|
Latitude |
7.253441 |
|
Longitude |
-8.364281 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Captain Korto Yackpazuo (+886 611 154) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International Airport
(Monrovia) - 253 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Port of Buchanan - 206 km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Karnplay (19.4 km) |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
The area around the border crossing points on both sides of the Cestos River become saturated during the rainy season. This reduces both pedestrian and vehicular traffic during the rainy season. |
Daily Capacity
The weekly market in Gbeanda is Friday and in Karnplay it is Wednesday. On these days pedestrian traffic is increased.
Customs Clearance
Loguatuo Customs officials have the capacity to levy taxes on the importation of commercial goods.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.5 Liberia Border Crossing of Pleebo (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
Road access to the Pedebo Border Crossing is good with a tarmac road straight to Harper town. The border crossing point on the Ivorian side is called Prollo. The ferry is currently under service and should start work in January 2021.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Pleebo Border Crossing Point Cote d'Ivoire: Prollo |
|
Province or District |
Harper District / Maryland County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Harper (25.7 km) |
|
Latitude |
4.433333 |
|
Longitude |
-7.533333 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Major Henry Poah +231 886 467 569 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (491 km) |
|
Nearest Port |
Port of Harper (25.7 km) |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Harper (25
km) |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
The ferry carries out fewer rotations per day / weeks during the rainy season then during the dry season, due to lower traffic. |
Daily Capacity
When the ferry is working optimally, on average, 25 persons are crossing the border daily. With up to 30 rotations for the ferry, the ferry can load up to 4 trucks of 5 MT (empty) per rotation. These trucks are frequently loaded with red oil palm from Liberia to Cote d’Ivoire.
Customs Clearance
Plebo customs officials have the capacity to levy taxes on the importation of commercial goods.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.6 Liberia Border Crossing of Zaway (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
The road to Zaway is in extremely poor condition. The border crossing point in Cote d’Ivoire is called Douebli.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Zaway Cote d’Ivoire: Douebli |
|
Province or District |
Cavalla District / Grand Gedeh County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Zwedru (30.4 km) |
|
Latitude |
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|
Longitude |
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|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Immigration - LIS |
|
Contact Person |
Capt. Smith T. Tarbell |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) |
|
Nearest Port |
Harper
Port |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Zwedru |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
There is a small privately owned, cabled ferry which carries people across the Cavalla river. During the rainy season the river swells its banks and the current increases. |
Daily Capacity
During the dry season an average of 20 people cross from one side to the other daily. During the rainy season this figure drops to two persons per day. There are also small canoes which cross between the two countries. They carry between 1-4 passengers per rotation.
Customs Clearance
There are no customs officials at this border.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link:4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.7 Liberia Border Crossing of Bolonguidu (Guinea)
Overview
Road rehabilitated between Voinjama and Bolonguidu during 2020. Badiaro closest town on the Guinean side of the border (1.6 km).
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Bolonguidu Guinea: Name |
|
Province or District |
Quardu-Gboni District Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Bolonguidu Village (1.6 km) Voinjama (16.32 km) |
|
Latitude |
8.492045 |
|
Longitude |
-9.648888 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS / Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Commander Johnson E. Weah (+231 770 112 256) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Name: Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Monrovia Port |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Voinjama |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
During the rainy season the road on the Guinean side is difficult. |
Daily Capacity
Approximately 35 commercial vehicles cross the border per day.
Customs Clearance
Customs officers present and can levy taxes when the border is open.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.8 Liberia Border Crossing of Ganta (Guinea)
Overview
Good road access on Liberian side, however on the Guinean side the laterite roads are more affected by the rains. The border crossing point on the Guinean side is called Baala.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Ganta Guinea: Baala |
|
Province or District |
District 1 / Nimba County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Ganta City (0 km) |
|
Latitude |
7.251055 |
|
Longitude |
-8.983902 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Capt. William B. Budy (+886 447 193) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) - 167 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Monrovia Freeport - 167
km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Ganta - 7 km |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Due to the Marshy conditions in the area surrounding the border, commercial and pedestrian traffic is affected during the rainy season. |
Daily Capacity
During the rainy season on average there are 5 HGV crossing the border and during the dry season there are 5 HGV crossing. The HGV would have an average weight of 20 – 35 MT.
Customs Clearance
Ganta customs officials have the capacity to levy taxes on the importation of commercial goods.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.9 Liberia Border Crossing of Konadu (Guinea)
Overview
The road conditions leading to this border are in the dry season are poor and worse in the rainy season. The last rehabilitation of this road was carried out in 2016. The closest town on the Guinean side is called Kotizu, 1.6 km from the border.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Konadu Port of Entry Guinea: Kotizu |
|
Province or District |
Quardu Gboni District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Voinjama (19.1 km) |
|
Latitude |
8.453581 |
|
Longitude |
-9.620139 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Officer Harris T. Kollie (+231 775 823 247) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) - 265 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Monrovia Freeport - 265
km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Voinjama - 19 km |
|
Other Information |
This border crossing is frequented by people carrying out cross border activities, especially traders, who are procuring goods for sale in both Guinea and Liberia. The goods most commonly procured in Macenta, Guinea are electronics, mechanical, clothes. This border crossing point is busiest on Thursdays (Market day in Macenta) and Fridays (Market day in Voinjama). There are fuelling stations in Macenta. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Road conditions are more difficult during the rainy season then in the dry season. |
Daily Capacity
During the rainy season 4 commercial vehicles pass through the border per day, which increases to 8-9 during the dry season.
Customs Clearance
Customs officers present and can levy taxes when the border is open.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.10 Liberia Border Crossing of Kpassagiza (Guinea)
Overview
The road conditions leading to this border from the Liberian side are good. The road was last graded in 2018. The closest town on the Liberian side is Zorzor (36km). The closest town on the Guinean side is N’Zenie (3.5km)
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Kpassagiza Sub Port Guinea: N'Zenie |
|
Province or District |
Zorzor District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Zorzor (3.6 km) |
|
Latitude |
8.025555 |
|
Longitude |
-9.405529 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Officer Samuel F. Kesselly (+231 775 023 534) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International Airport -
224 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Monrovia Freeport - 224 km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Zorzor - 36 km |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
During the rainy season 1 commercial vehicle passes this border crossing per week, 3 during the dry season.
Customs Clearance
Customs officers are present and are levying taxes when the border is open.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.11 Liberia Border Crossing of Solumba (Guinea)
Overview
The closest town on the Liberian side Solumba (3.4 km) from the border. The closest town on the Liberian side Kiessanye (1.5 km) from the border. The Makona river separates Liberia and Guinea at this border.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Solumba Guinea: Kiessanye |
|
Province or District |
Waum / Foya District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Solumba (3.4 km) |
|
Latitude |
8.520658 |
|
Longitude |
-10.151893 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Major Andrew T. Luciny (+231 775 293 803) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) - 329 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Monrovia Freeport - 329
km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Foya - 23 km |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
During the rainy season the Makona river has to be crossed using canoes. During the dry season the water bed is very sandy and can be crossed using vehicles. |
Daily Capacity
Traffic is heaviest on Fridays (Solumba market day) and Wednesdays (Guekedou market day).
Customs Clearance
toms are present and levy taxes when the border is open.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.12 Liberia Border Crossing of Yeala (Guinea)
Overview
There is a lot of erosion on the road between Zorzor and Yeala. The road between Zorzor and Ganta is under repair (These repairs are being carried out by a company called CHICO.)
The closest town on the Liberian side from the Yeala border is Zorzor (6 km). The closest town on the Guinean side of the Yeala border is (11 km).
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Yeala Port of Entry Guinea: |
|
Province or District |
Zorzor District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Zorzor (6km) |
|
Latitude |
7.821283 |
|
Longitude |
-9.401024 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS |
|
Contact Person |
Captain James Beyan (+231 776 297 259) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Name: Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Monrovia
Port |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name:
Zorzor |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Marshy conditions affect the border during the rainy season. During the rainy season canoes are used to cross stream (Muleyea). |
Daily Capacity
N/A
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.13 Liberia Border Crossing of Yekepa (Guinea)
Overview
The road condition is poor leading to the Yekepa border crossing point on both sides of the border. The border crossing point on the Guinean side is called Thuo.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Yekepa Guinea: Thuo |
|
Province or District |
Yarmein District, Nimba County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Sanniquelle (36 km) |
|
Latitude |
7.589374 |
|
Longitude |
-8.510623 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Immigration - LIS |
|
Contact Person |
Major Betty Benson (+231 776 433 924) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Airport: Roberts International Airport (Monrovia) Distance: 211 km Truck: 1 Day Light Vehicle: 1 Day |
|
Nearest Port |
Port Buchanan Accessible also by train Distance: 224 km Truck: At least 3 days during the rainy season Light Vehicle: At least 3 days during the rainy season |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Market: Sanniquelle Distance: 36 km Truck: 1 hour Light Vehicle: 1 hour |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Note: The border is closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Daily Capacity
The market day in Lola (Guinea) is on Monday During the dry season 5 trucks pass through the border to Lola market. Tuesday through Sunday an average of one truck passes through the border. During the rainy season there is no traffic.
Customs Clearance
Yekepa customs officials have the capacity to levy taxes on the importation of commercial goods.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.14 Liberia Border Crossing of Mendicorma (Sierra Leone)
Overview
The road conditions arriving to this border are poor. The nearest town on the Sierra Leone side is Baidu, which is less than 1 km from the border.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Mendicorma Sierra Leone: Baidu |
|
Province or District |
Foya District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Foya City (16 km) |
|
Latitude |
8.4715 |
|
Longitude |
-10.27686 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Immigration - LIS |
|
Contact Person |
Officer Richard M. Henry (+231 776 815 461) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport - 330 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Monrovia Freeport - 330
km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Foya - 16 km |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
During the rainy season the Mendicorma is isolated. |
Daily Capacity
No commercial vehicles use this border crossing point.
Customs Clearance
Customs officers present and can levy taxes when the border is open.
For more information on customs in Liberia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.