The President of the Republic, Nana Akufo-Addo, has stated that his administration has constructed more roads than the combined road infrastructure achievements of the Mills/Mahama era.

He made these remarks when speaking at the sod-cutting event for the Anwiankwanta-Ahenema Kokoben Road dualization on Monday, July 15, 2024.

President Akufo-Addo at the ceremony highlighted the scale of road infrastructure under his Presidency.

He said, “We have completed 12,830 kilometres of roads since 2017, a stark contrast to the 4,636 kilometres achieved from 2009 to 2016.”

He further highlighted the extensive roadworks including asphalt overlays, new constructions, bridges, and ongoing interchange projects.

“The progress made sets a high standard and serves as a blueprint for what can be achieved with dedication and strategic planning. Successive governments must ensure sustained investment in infrastructure to address the road deficit and meet the evolving needs of our rapidly growing population,” the president said.

Nana Addo Dankwa detailed the various types of roadworks undertaken in the Ashanti Region, which include asphalt overlays, new constructions, graveling/re-graveling, reconstructions, rehabilitations, and the construction of two bridges at Susanso-Anloga and Kokoso-Bohyen.

The President also assured that contractors working on the Suame interchange project will complete the first phase by the end of 2024.

He revealed that work has also started on the main interchange project.

Against this backdrop, he assured of his government’s commitment to the timely completion of the entire project. This follows persistent complaints by motorists on the stretch.

“The Akufo-Addo government remains focused on its commitment to dualising roads in densely populated areas along our major corridors. A key initiative to demonstrate our dedication to decongesting these vital regions,” he said.

The strategic projects we’re initiating such as the dualisation of the Ofankor-Nsawam road, and the Adenta road, are not merely infrastructure projects, it’s also a confirmation of the government’s approach to solving real-life challenges.

President Akuffo-Addo added, “Government is committed to replicate such successful initiatives along other corridors of the region such as Suame Roundabout to Tafo-Pankrono…Another important project in the region is the construction of the Suame Interchange, the project is progressing steadily.”

“The overpass on the Offinso road, Anomangye-Magazine road, Abusuakurowa, as well as 15 kilometres of the road around Suame roundabout are some 40% complete. It is programmed that these overpasses will be successfully completed before the end of this year,” he said.