Francis Asenso-Boakye, Minister of Roads and Highways, has assured residents of the Greater Accra Region that all deplorable roads in the capital will be repaired. He acknowledged the poor state of several roads in the region, particularly due to recent downpours, and stated that the government has taken steps to improve them.
The Minister made the pledge during a tour of ongoing road and drainage projects in some municipalities in the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday. He inspected various roads and projects in the Ga South, Weija-Gbawe, and Ga Central Municipalities.
Asenso-Boakye expressed the Ministry’s commitment to fixing deplorable roads, especially in densely populated Accra. He noted that the government has invested more resources in building the country’s road network than any other government.
The Minister urged Ghanaians to remain patient as the administration works to improve the country’s road networks. He highlighted the government’s achievements in the road sector, including the construction of storm drains and bridges.
Asenso-Boakye stated that previous governments did not invest in storm drain construction, but the NPP government has committed over GH¢300 million since assuming office to address the issue.
The Minister noted that the Ministry is relying on its ongoing Impact Roads Project to repair degraded roads in densely populated areas of the region. He emphasized that the government is committed to fixing bad roads in communities across Greater Accra.
During the tour, Asenso-Boakye inspected the construction of a 50-meter bridge on the Densu River at the Weija Dam. He stated that some structures near the construction site are obstructing progress and promised fair compensation to the owners of the structures earmarked for demolition.
Regional Director of Urban Roads, Madam Adwoa Duku, briefed the Minister on some of the projects, stating that work is continuing as planned and most are expected to be completed on schedule.
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr. Titus Glover, stressed the need for timely completion of the bridge on the Densu River at Weija, noting that it will ease traffic on the main Accra-Kasoa road when done.
The Minister’s visit was part of his nationwide tour to obtain first-hand information on the country’s road conditions and the progress of work on some ongoing projects. He was accompanied by various officials, including directors and engineers of the Ghana Highway Authority and the Ministry.
