- Rehabilitation works have commenced on the Pantang–Abokobi road and Pantang Hospital internal roads
- Contractors have begun with the reconstruction of a badly deteriorated culvert along the stretch
- Traffic has been temporarily diverted to allow construction while maintaining vehicle movement
Rehabilitation works have begun on the Pantang–Abokobi road, including the internal roads of the Pantang Hospital, with contractors assuring residents of an early completion despite anticipated traffic management difficulties.
Managing Director of Awerco Construction, Joseph Adams, said construction commenced a few days ago, with priority given to repairing a severely deteriorated culvert along the route.
“We are currently reconstructing a major culvert that has significantly deteriorated. To ensure traffic flow, the road has been temporarily diverted while the culvert works are carried out,” he said in an interview with Citi News on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
He explained that ground stabilisation works on the diversion were expected to be completed by the end of the day to allow the safe movement of vehicles, especially heavy-duty trucks.
“The next stage will involve removing the existing culvert and replacing it with a larger one, as well as widening it to improve water flow and enhance durability,” Adams added.
The project covers an 8.6-kilometre stretch from the Pantang Junction traffic lights to the Abokobi Boie Junction and includes the internal road network within the Pantang Hospital.
As part of the rehabilitation, some existing culverts will be upgraded from 600mm to 900mm, while new culverts will also be constructed at various sections of the road.
Mr Adams noted that the old asphalt surface would soon be scarified to ease challenges faced by motorists, after which filling, compaction, and ongoing culvert works would be carried out simultaneously.
He disclosed that although the contract period is 24 months, the construction team is working toward completing the project ahead of schedule.
“There is no alternative route, so traffic will continue using the same road throughout the construction period. To minimise disruptions, we will intensify work at night when traffic volumes are lower,” he said, appealing to motorists to cooperate with traffic management measures.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, described the Pantang Road as a vital corridor due to the presence of key health institutions and a rapidly expanding population.
“This stretch hosts Pantang Hospital, the proposed headquarters of the Ghana Health Service, projects by the Mental Health Authority, and a growing residential community, making the road extremely strategic,” he said during a site inspection.
The MP revealed that President John Dramani Mahama, acting through the Minister for Roads, granted approval for the project following concerns about the road’s deteriorated condition.
“So far, I am satisfied with the progress. The engineering designs are ready, culverts are being diverted and reconstructed, and once that phase is completed, the old asphalt will be removed and an asphalt overlay applied in accordance with the contract,” he stated.
Mr Sosu further appealed for the road to be dualised, citing rising traffic volumes and the national importance of institutions along the corridor.
“Although the current approval is for a single carriageway, I respectfully request that the Roads Minister visits the site to consider upgrading it to a dual carriageway for the benefit of residents and road users,” he said.
He also urged residents to remain patient and cooperate with contractors, noting that temporary inconveniences may arise but would ultimately lead to long-term benefits for the community.
