Government has indicated that it has delivered on its major promise for the "year of roads" despite the ramifications of Covid-19 on the country.
According to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, the effect of the pandemic did not deter government from delivering on its promise to construct more roads for the country.
The Akufo-Addo-led government tagged 2020 as the "year of roads."
The Minister indicated that among the many road construction projects, the Tema Motorway Roundabout, a 3-tier interchange, and the Pokuase Interchange [under the Accra Urban Transport Project] have been completed and commissioned.
"As a Government, we have been preoccupied with providing connective infrastructure to spur socio-economic development. This has remained a high priority as it is a bedrock for the agenda to make our country the Regional Hub for trade, manufacturing, and logistics," Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta said at the 2020 Mid Year Budget review.
He added that residents of urban centers, especially Accra, Ho, Kumasi, and Takoradi, are seeing continued improvements in inner-city roads in their metropolis.
The Minister also said the construction of critical inter-regional road projects and bridges, including the Eastern Corridor Road Phase I are all at various stages of completion. He went on to say that major rail projects are also underway.
"Road contractors have seen increased payment of claims by this Government. We have paid road contractors approximately ¢6.4 billion from 2017 to date. That substantially helps them to meet their obligations and sustain their operations," he said.
He added, "a contract for the purchase of 35 trains has also been signed. A set of nine trains will be delivered within 18 months."
Latest Stories
-
Kumasi Cheshire Home decries inadequate equipment; seeks public support
26 mins -
UCL: Niclas Fullkrug hands Dortmund first leg advange over PSG
46 mins -
GPL: Accra Lions beat Hearts of Oak to go third
2 hours -
Seek higher grounds as rains intensify – GMet warns
3 hours -
May Day: Sam Ankrah promises to prioritise welfare and well-being of workers if elected president
3 hours -
Bawumia plans door-to-door campaign for 2024 polls
3 hours -
GAF condemns ‘unprovoked’ fatal shooting of soldier in Kasoa land dispute
3 hours -
OSP’s request for money laundering probe against Cecilia Dapaah baseless – AG advises EOCO
4 hours -
Obofour Raphael releases ‘Asem Yi Di Ka’ EP
4 hours -
‘Operation Clean Your Surroundings’: Popular Kenkey joint and public toilets in Takoradi shut down
4 hours -
GFA boss Kurt Okraku graces Dreams FC’s dinner to celebrate CAF Confederation Cup exploits
4 hours -
We’ve intensified efforts to combat misinformation, hate speech ahead of elections- Akufo-Addo
5 hours -
Sekondi-Takoradi: STMA/Joy News’ ‘Operation Clean Your Surroundings’ taskforce arrest 10 for open defecation
5 hours -
Joy Prime’s Prime Morning celebrates May Day with gallant Officers of Ghana Navy
5 hours -
YAWC Network Ghana chapter holds National summit in Accra
5 hours