Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has assured that farmers whose crops are impacted by the Asutsuare to Aveyime Road Project will receive fair compensation.
However, he made it clear that structures constructed after the project’s approval and cost assessment will not be eligible for compensation.
During a site inspection on Monday as part of the Eastern Corridor Road Development Programme, Mr. Agbodza stated:
“If the project has already been approved and the right-of-way defined, any structures built afterward within that zone will not be compensated.”
He raised concerns about a recurring issue where individuals intentionally build within designated rights-of-way in anticipation of compensation.
“It’s becoming common practice. Once people hear about an upcoming road project, they rush to construct buildings within the right-of-way, expecting payouts. This behavior is unacceptable and must be discouraged,” he emphasized.
The road project spans 63.1 kilometres and is slated for completion within 24 months. It includes:
- A 39-kilometre single carriageway from Dufor Adidome to Asikuma Junction
- A 23.9-kilometre two-lane single carriageway from Asutsuare to Aveyime
- An interchange at Asikuma Junction, complete with slip roads
This infrastructure development is part of the government’s broader effort to enhance connectivity and economic activity in the Eastern Corridor.
