To Curtail Road Accident: Transport Ministry Launches Nationwide Traffic Signs Project
E Geedahgar Garsuah Sr 
MONROVIA, LIBERIA: The Government of Liberia through Ministry of Transport has launched a nationwide “Traffic Signs” project aimed at addressing persistent road safety challenges across the fifteen political subdivisions.
The initiative, launched on Wednesday, October 30, 2025, follows growing concerns over the alarming rate of road accidents in recent years, many of which have claimed the lives of Liberians due to the absence of proper safety indicators.
According to the Ministry of Transport, the installation of the new traffic signs marks a major step toward improving road safety standards by providing clear guidance to motorists, pedestrians, and other road users along major corridors across the country.
Transport Minister Sirleaf Taylor, speaking during the launch ceremony, described the initiative as “a vital part of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s vision for safer roads across Liberia.”
“This project represents a key component of the President’s national development agenda, which views transportation as a primary function for progress,” Transport Minister Sirleaf Tyler said.
“It is about saving lives and making sure every Liberian whether in a car, on a motorcycle, or walking can travel safely,” he added
The project is being implemented through the National Road Safety Secretariat, a government’s agency created to coordinate policies, awareness campaigns, and interventions aimed at reducing road-related fatalities.
NRS Secretariat works in partnership with the Liberia National Police and other road safety stakeholders to promote compliance with traffic regulations and to strengthen public education on safe driving.
Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman welcomed the initiative, describing it as “timely and life-saving.”
“We’ve seen too many preventable accidents because of missing or unclear traffic signs. This project will help both drivers and pedestrians understand and follow the rules more effectively,” IG Coleman intoned.
Statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that Liberia has one of the highest road traffic fatality rates in West Africa, with speeding, poor road conditions, and lack of road signals among the leading causes.
In response, the Ministry of Transport has called on all Liberians to respect traffic laws and cooperate with authorities during the installation of the signs.
Minister Tyler: “We can only make our roads safer if everyone plays their part. Road safety begins with discipline and awareness.”
The “Traffic Signs” project is expected to roll out gradually across all counties, beginning with major highways linking Monrovia to Gbarnga, Buchanan, and Ganta.
