{
  "id": 10725552,
  "title": "Road Minister tasks Arab Contractors to expedite Kumasi Outer Ring Road",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/road-minister-tasks-arab-contractors-to-expedite-kumasi-outer-ring",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:52:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/road-minister-tasks-arab-contractors-to-expedite-kumasi-outer-ring-road/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Governing Kwame Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has instructed Arab Contractors Ghana Limited to expedite the construction of the Kumasi Outer Ring Road. Mr. Agbodza expressed his worry over the present speed and methods of work implemented by the contractor, highlighting that efforts seemed to be primarily focused on earthworks. During a visit to the project site on September 29, the Minister urged the contractor to begin other components of the project, specifically concrete works, in areas with accessible access.\n\nThe Minister explained that due to the immense size and complexity of the project, construction activities should not be carried out sequentially. Instead, he suggested that the contractor should work concurrently in different zones where access is present and return to restricted areas once they become available. This approach would enable the contractor to make best use of available working time and reduce the existing time gap in the project schedule. Mr. Agbodza noted that the scale of the Kumasi Outer Ring Road project is novel for Ghana, presenting learning opportunities for all stakeholders involved. Despite the challenges associated with such a massive project, he emphasized that these obstacles should not hinder stakeholders from discovering practical methods to keep the project on track. The Minister also cautioned against unnecessary delays, stating that the government would not grant an extension of time for the project unless a valid reason is provided. He urged the contractor to maximize every available working day to accelerate construction and bring the project back on schedule, stressing the importance of utilizing each day to close the current gap.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has tasked Arab Contractors Ghana Limited to accelerate work on the Kumasi Outer Ring Road to ensure the project is completed within the scheduled timeframe.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}