Big Push will transform Ghana’s roads – Eric Cobbinah
Deputy Executive Director of the Fisheries Commission, Eric Cobbinah, has outlined the scale of the government’s Big Push road programme, which comprises 50 new projects covering about 1,144 kilometres at an estimated cost of GH¢50 billion.
Eric Cobbinah, Deputy Executive Director of the Fisheries Commission, has detailed the ambitious Ghanaian Government's Big Push road program. This initiative encompasses 50 new projects spanning approximately 1,144 kilometers, valued at GH¢50 billion, and 23 ongoing projects covering 573 kilometers, valued at GH¢15 billion. The total road network targeted for rehabilitation is nearly 2,000 kilometers.
Mr. Cobbinah characterized this program as a significant stride towards enhancing Ghana's road infrastructure. The project, originally conceived in 2020 and resurrected post the 2024 elections, aims to rectify critical road infrastructure deficiencies nationwide. He quoted President John Dramani Mahama, stating, "A baby is being born... It was conceived in 2020, but suffered a miscarriage when we lost the elections. In 2024, it was conceived again. And today we are delivering that bouncing baby."
Pivotal projects include the 198.7-kilometer Accra-Kumasi Six-Lane Expressway, the Dambai Bridge, and the 3.6-kilometer Adawso-Ekye Amanfrom Bridge. According to Mr. Cobbinah, these projects are anticipated to diminish travel durations and transportation expenses, enhance market access, promote agricultural output, and generate employment opportunities across the country. He added that improved roads would also facilitate access to healthcare and education, while fortifying trade relations with neighboring nations.
Cobbinah highlighted the government's emphasis on prioritizing regional capitals, district-to-district connectivity, and roads serving significant food-producing areas. The administration's pledge to remunerate contractors within two weeks post-certified work submission is expected to curb delays and project abandonment. The program is projected to extend financial support to all regions, with projects such as the Tema-Aflao, Enchi-Elubo, Navrongo-Tumu, and Tepa-Mabang-Goaso roads slated for implementation.
"Every region is going to benefit... first priority regional capitals, second district to district, third food-producing areas," Mr. Cobbinah quoted President Mahama.
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