Government has spent about 10 billion Ghana Cedis in the road sector this year in the quest to improving movement of goods, services and persons.
Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam disclosed this at the presentation of the mid-year budget and fiscal policy review in parliament on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
“Mr. Speaker, we have invested almost 10 billion Ghana Cedis in the Road Sector since January, 2024 to enhance transportation and spur growth. I can also confirm that Government has secured equipment to complement the efforts of our local authorities in improving community roads nationwide”.
He made special mention of the dualization of Ofankor-Nsawam Road, Obetsebi Lamptey and Flower Pot Interchanges, the three (3) by-passes on the Kumasi-Accra Highway, works on the Agona Nkwanta – Tarkwa Road; works on the Dome-Kitase Road, Phase 2 works under the Suame Interchange.
Others include Winneba-Kasoa, Juaboso-Boinzan road, Karaga Town, Gushegu Town, Tolon Daboya Road, Nanton-Karaga-Gushegu Highway, Sefwi Wiawso town roads and Accra-Kumasi Road.
Meanwhile, these roads are said to have been completed namely; Dadiesoba-Esiankyim-Manhyia roads, Antwi Agyeikrom – Debra Camp, Sunyani & Berekum inner city roads, Atebubu Town roads, Assin Fosu – Dunkwa – Cocoa Station and Kwahu Tafo – Miaso road.
Source: Ecowasnewsonline.com
