Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has commissioned 13kilometers inner roads infrastructure in the Oforikrom Municipality of Ashanti region.
The projects form part of 100km Greater Kumasi Inner Roads under a Sino Hydro funding facility, started in 2019.
Residents of Oforikrom municipality, though happy with the face-lift of some of their roads, want the government to complete other unmotorable ones.
Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, says Greater Kumasi has seen massive face-lift in terms of inner roads.
According to him, records from Ghana Highways Authority indicate 1,180km of roads have been completed in Ashanti since 2017.
He indicated that the government is starting the Boankra Inland Port project this month and will also commission Kumasi International Airport in September.
The 100km Greater Kumasi Inner road infrastructure project was awarded to construction firm, 'Contracta' in 2019 and completed this year.
The scope of work includes construction of road side drains, provision of culverts, earthworks, provision of base and sub-base, double surface dressing and road line marking.
Other beneficiary communities include Suame, Kwadaso, Bantama and Manhyia.
Most of the roads within the Oforikrom Municipality were virgin roads which started from scratch.
Residents are enthused with the upgrading, but want other unmotorable roads within the municipality fixed.
The Oforikrom Municipal Chief Executive, Abraham Kwame Antwi, commended the government for keeping to its promise of fixing 13kilometers inner road infrastructure.
According to him, there are other ongoing road projects within the municipality to be given massive face-lift in the municipality.
He appealed to the government to help complete other deplorable roads in the municipality.
The Chief of Asante-Asakyire, Professor Nana Mensah Bonsu, who represented Asantehene, was enthused with the development of roads.
He however, believed the NPP is indebted to the Ashanti region in terms of infrastructure development.
Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako Atta, wants local assemblies to enforce by-laws that seek to protect roads from damage.
Latest Stories
-
5 simple steps to take when you’re completely emotionally exhausted so you can get your fire back
10 mins -
Fatawu Issahaku wins Leicester City Young Player of the Year award
12 mins -
Chieftaincy Ministry: Yagbonwura was never asked to stand and greet Akufo-Addo; ignore deliberate misreporting
14 mins -
Chief of Staff hands over new headquarters to Real Estate Agency Council
19 mins -
Should I get back with my ex after he cheated? 5 questions to ask yourself before getting back together
30 mins -
Bright Simons: How SML confused Ghanaian professors
30 mins -
Air Quality: World Bank unveils $1bn guarantee to bolster clean air projects globally
37 mins -
Chop bar owner fingered in 3 murder cases denies involvement
43 mins -
Esinam Osei: Postpartum depression and me
43 mins -
Clean Air Fund and People’s Dialogue install new sensors in slum communities to fight lethal emissions
45 mins -
Dennis Agyei Boateng: The vital role of development communication experts in Ghana’s policy implementation
46 mins -
May Day: There’s nothing for the Ghanaian worker to celebrate about- NAGRAT Vice President
1 hour -
We must address concerns of disgruntled members – Ejisu MP-elect to NPP
1 hour -
After the floods: Victims continue to suffer from harsh conditions 6 months after Akosombo Dam spillage
1 hour -
EIU forecasts oil prices to remain above $80
1 hour