President Akufo-Addo has announced that his administration has constructed more roads than the combined efforts of the Mills/Mahama era. During the sod-cutting ceremony for the Anwiankwanta-Ahenema Kokoben Road dualization on Monday, July 15, Akufo-Addo emphasized the significant progress in road infrastructure under his leadership.
“We have completed 12,830 kilometers of roads since 2017, compared to the 4,636 kilometers achieved from 2009 to 2016,” President Akufo-Addo highlighted. He detailed various roadworks, including asphalt overlays, new constructions, bridges, and ongoing interchange projects.
“The progress sets a high standard and serves as a blueprint for future governments. Sustained investment in infrastructure is crucial to address the road deficit and meet the needs of our growing population,” the president stated.
In the Ashanti Region, the president outlined the extensive roadworks, such as asphalt overlays, new constructions, graveling/re-graveling, reconstructions, rehabilitations, and the construction of bridges at Susanso-Anloga and Kokoso-Bohyen. He assured that the first phase of the Suame interchange project will be completed by the end of 2024, with work already started on the main interchange project.
“The Akufo-Addo government is committed to dualizing roads in densely populated areas along major corridors. Projects like the dualization of the Ofankor-Nsawam road and the Adenta road demonstrate our dedication to decongesting these vital regions,” he said.
He added that similar projects would be replicated in other areas, such as the Suame Roundabout to Tafo-Pankrono. The construction of the Suame Interchange is progressing steadily, with the overpass on the Offinso road, Anomangye-Magazine road, Abusuakurowa, and 15 kilometers around Suame Roundabout about 40% complete, all scheduled to be finished by the end of this year.