Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) Organizational Structure

The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) operates under a well-defined organizational structure designed to ensure effective management and oversight of the country’s road infrastructure. At the apex is the SLRA Board, guiding the overall strategic direction.

The operational leadership is headed by the Director General, supported by the Deputy Director General. They oversee multiple departments, each led by Directors responsible for specific functional areas:

Key Departments and Functions

• Internal Controls and Monitoring
  Ensures compliance and performance evaluation through dedicated departments led by Directors and supported by Deputy Directors.
• Administrative and Technical Divisions
  Includes key areas such as Urban Roads, Trunk Roads, Feeder Roads, Bridges & Ferries, and Environment & Social Services, each with specialized divisions for maintenance, rehabilitation, and project implementation.
• Financial Management
  Oversees donor-funded and government-funded projects, managing accounts and financial operations.
• Engineering and Policy Research
  Focuses on survey, data collection, geotechnical studies, policy planning, and research activities.
• Road Asset Management
  Responsible for managing data, roads, bridges, traffic safety, and facilities.
• Communications and Procurement
  Handles information dissemination, communication services, and procurement processes.

This structure supports the SLRA’s mandate to maintain and develop Sierra Leone’s road network efficiently, ensuring accountability, technical excellence, and sustainable development.

Workforce

We have a good workforce across various district offices, the SLRA continues to drive forward its mission to improve national transport infrastructure for economic growth and social welfare.