In a significant development for Sierra Leone’s infrastructure ambitions, United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan Hunt, has held a high-level meeting with the Minister of Lands, Housing, and Country Planning, Dr. Turad Senesie, to explore possible U.S. investment in the proposed Freetown–Lungi Bridge project.
The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, at the Youyi Building in Freetown, also included a delegation of American private sector investors, signaling growing U.S. interest in Sierra Leone’s infrastructure landscape.
According to the Ministry, the central focus of the discussion was the government’s longstanding goal of constructing a bridge to link the capital, Freetown, with Lungi — home to the country’s only international airport.
The proposed bridge is seen as a transformative project that would ease access, reduce travel time, and unlock new economic opportunities.
Speaking after the meeting, a spokesperson from the Ministry described the engagement as “very productive,” noting that the parties explored areas of mutual cooperation and discussed the potential for U.S. private sector participation in financing and executing the bridge project.
“The Lungi Bridge remains one of the government’s flagship infrastructure priorities. We welcome interest from international partners like the United States and its investors who share our vision of a more connected and prosperous Sierra Leone,” the spokesperson said.
While specific investment commitments and timelines are yet to be disclosed, officials assured that further updates will be provided as discussions progress.
This engagement marks another milestone in the strengthening of U.S.–Sierra Leone bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, investment, and sustainable development.
The Ministry anticipates continued dialogue and technical consultations in the coming months, as both sides work toward making the Lungi Bridge project a reality.
