Agbodza inspects neglected Kwabenya-Berekuso-Kitase road
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has inspected the 22-kilometre Kwabenya-Berekuso-Kitase road as the government moves to address the long-standing neglect of the major route.
Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister of Roads and Highways, recently visited the 22-kilometre Kwabenya-Berekuso-Kitase road to assess its condition. The government is considering measures to address the neglected state of the route, which has been a subject of ongoing protests by residents. Mr Agbodza was accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Highways Authority during the inspection on Tuesday, September 22.
Mr Agbodza clarified that the visit was not a direct response to the recent demonstrations but rather part of the government's commitment to developing important roads nationwide. He acknowledged past apprehensions among contractors about road project execution and emphasized that funding from government resources is necessary before construction can begin. Protest demonstrations alone cannot trigger the commencement of road projects, he stressed.
The minister underscored the historical and strategic significance of the Kwabenya-Berekuso-Kitase road, which connects beyond the immediate communities in the Akuapem area. He emphasized that the road's importance extends beyond the local level and is crucial for Ghana as a whole. Consequently, the government prioritized the project based on its nationwide significance, not solely on the demands of residents.
Furthermore, Mr Agbodza announced that contractors working on the Dome-Kitase road are expected to resume full mobilization at the site this week under President John Dramani Mahama's direction. He cautioned that the government expects contractors to engage in comprehensive work rather than limited or sporadic efforts.
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