Housing Minister seeks shorter construction period for Kaneshie–First Light Road works
Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, has called for a review of the proposed one-year construction period for planned works on the Kaneshie–Pamprom to First Light Road stretch, insisting that efforts must be made to complete the project within a shorter period.
Ghana's Housing Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, is advocating for a reduction in the construction timeline for the Kaneshie–First Light Road restoration project. The existing plan calls for a one-year completion period, but the minister demands a shorter timeframe, citing the significant inconvenience and traffic disruptions caused by the closure of approximately 1.5 kilometres of the busy road.
The project, part of the Ghana Roads and Infrastructure Development (GARID) initiative, involves removing the entire asphalt surface to address critical drainage and engineering issues, with the aim of alleviating persistent flooding in the area. Despite appearances, extensive works are required beneath the surface to address underlying problems.
The government has reason to be concerned about the disruption the closure will cause, and officials led by the minister conducted a site inspection to assess the planned works. Public education campaigns and alternative routing will be in place during the closure, but the government insists on thorough stakeholder consultations before the project's full-scale commencement.
The Minister also emphasized the need for the contractor to provide a clear work plan and measures to speed up construction, highlighting a desire to see the project finished within six to nine months instead of the initial one-year estimate.
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