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  "id": 12662331,
  "title": "Major Accra roads to get facelift ahead of Ghana’s 70th Independence anniversary – Agbodza",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/major-accra-roads-to-get-facelift-ahead-of-ghanas-70th-independence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:42:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/major-accra-roads-to-get-facelift-ahead-of-ghanas-70th-independence-anniversary-agbodza/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has unveiled a plan to revamp major roads in Accra in preparation for Ghana's 70th Independence anniversary in March 2027. The primary focus will be on resealing key roads to enhance road safety and appearance, creating a significant infrastructural makeover for the capital city. Alongside this, stalled projects such as the Kasoa and Ofankor roads are set to be finished, aimed at improving connectivity and easing traffic in some of the city's busiest routes. Additionally, work has recommenced on the coastal road corridor linking Independence Square, Osu, and Tema. These initiatives are part of the government's overarching strategy to upgrade Accra's road system, ensuring the city is primed to accommodate the celebrations marking the nation's 70th Independence in March 2027.",
  "summary": "Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has announced plans for a major facelift of principal roads across Accra ahead of Ghana’s 70th Independence anniversary in March 2027.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Principal Accra roads to receive facelift ahead of 70th Independence anniversary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/principal-accra-roads-to-receive-facelift-ahead-of-70th-independence",
        "published": "2026-10-07T15:25:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Accra’s principal roads to get facelift ahead of Ghana’s 70th anniversary – Roads Minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/accras-principal-roads-to-get-facelift-ahead-of-ghanas-70th",
        "published": "2026-10-07T16:34:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Accra roads to get major facelift ahead of Ghana’s 70th Independence anniversary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/accra-roads-to-get-major-facelift-ahead-of-ghanas-70th-independence",
        "published": "2026-10-07T17:51:25.000Z"
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  "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."
}