Ceremonial roads in all regional capitals to get facelift ahead of 70th anniversary – Roads Minister
The government will undertake improvement works on selected ceremonial roads in regional capitals ahead of Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations in March 2027, Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has announced.
The Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, recently inspected feeder road projects in Nkoranza North, Ghana, under the government's Big Push program. He expressed satisfaction with the progress and quality of work, noting the contractors' commitment and the speed of their execution. Antwi highlighted that the improved road network will enhance access to schools and healthcare facilities, thereby boosting the regional economy.
He also mentioned that the projects are creating employment opportunities for locals. The Nkoranza North District Chief Executive, Patrick Effah, thanked the President for fulfilling the promise of accessible roads and commended the contractors for their dedication. Meanwhile, the site engineer for Sandwell Construction Company, Peter Buckson, provided an update on the progress of the Big Push road construction works, stating that the project is currently at the base level, with about 20 kilometers left to complete the 80 kilometers his company is expected to execute.
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