Dualisation of Ahenema Kokoben-Anwiankwanta road begins
Work on the dualisation of Ahenema Kokoben-Anwiankwanta road in the Ashanti Region has begun, following the cutting of sod on Monday by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The 20-kilometre stretch is being executed by Kofi Job Company Limited with the implementing agency being the Ghana Highways Authority.
It is part of the national route 10 which stretches from Obuasi junction to the Western Region, all the way to Paga in the Upper East Region.
The President indicated that on completion of the road congestion on the stretch would be “a thing of the past,” as it would cut down travel time.
It would address the perennial congestion experience on the road which has affected the movement of goods in Ahenema Kokoben, Brofroyedu, Kotwi, Trede, Anwiankwanta, Bekwai and Obuasi, among others.
The project, he said, formed part of measures to improve the road network in the Ashanti Region in order to reduce travel times, lower vehicle operating cost and ensure safety.
The government, he also said, would remain focused on its commitment to dualisation of roads in densely populated areas along the major corridors, a key initiative to demonstrate dedication to decongesting the vital regions.
Furthermore, he mentioned that the dualisation of the Ofankor-Nsawam and Adenta-Dodowa roads were not merely infrastructural projects, but also a confirmation of the government’s proactive approach to solving real life challenges.
The President emphasised the government committed to replicating such successful initiatives along other road corridors within the region such as the Suame Roundabout to Tafo-Pankrono, and other parts of the country such as Takoradi and Tamale to decongest the urban areas in ensuring that the benefits of national development agenda reached each and every corner of Ghana.
“This is the kind of visionary and decisive leadership that decides our administration and sets us apart from others”, he emphasised.
Ashanti Region, he said, had indeed seen a significant projects in its road network with a total of 2,079 km of road completed.
Which included major upgrades and enhancements to transform the region’s connectivity in order to facilitate smooth transportation for residents and businesses alike.
Giving some details, he mentioned the asphalt overlay of 372.86km, construction of 18.5km, gravelling and re-gravelling of 545.58km, reconstruction of 30km, rehabilitation of 328.99km, upgrading and surfacing of 788.67km.
In addition, he indicated that there had been two constructions of bridges at Susuanso-Anloga and Kokooso-Bohyen, and substantially completed Atafuah bridge.
Among the roads completed, he said were 100km of local roads in Kumasi, benefiting Asokwa, Kwadaso, Oforikrom, Suame, Tafo-Pankrono municipal and district assemblies.
Moreover, he mentioned the 3.5km of the upgrading of lake road into a dual carriageway from the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant to Dompoase, upgrading of 56km of selected feeder roads in Nyinahini and surrounding areas in the Ashanti, upgrading of Fomena-Kusa-Denkyi roads.
The rehabilitation of Atimatim- Maase-Aboabogya, the upgrading of Asankare-Krofa-Juansa road, among the lots.
On his part, the Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, indicated that the project would be one of the monumental project in West Africa, adding that, “It is a vital road network in our national transportation network.”
He said the road would enhance the movement of people and goods connecting the Ashanti, western and the northern regions.
Earlier, the President inspected works at the Suame Interchange project, where 15km of local roads, as well as the overpass at Anomangye and Abusuakruwa were ongoing.
The bridge from Suame to Kejetia was also on course and expected to be completed in December, this year.
FROM KINGSLEY E. HOPE, PAKYI
