Audio By Carbonatix
Parliament has passed the Road Maintenance Trust Fund Bill, 2025, paving the way for the creation of a dedicated fund to support the sustainable financing of maintenance and rehabilitation works on roads, bridges, and related infrastructure across the country.
The legislation seeks to address persistent institutional and legal constraints that have plagued the existing Road Fund, impeding the timely execution of routine maintenance and periodic rehabilitation works essential to preserving Ghana’s road infrastructure.
According to government, these longstanding issues have significantly contributed to the accelerated deterioration of road networks, resulting in increased vehicle operating costs and worsening road safety conditions for commuters and transport operators alike.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Friday, July 25, Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, said the new law not only streamlines the financing framework for road maintenance but also introduces stringent penalties to curb the misappropriation of funds.
Latest Stories
-
Thirteen suspected illegal miners remanded by Enchi District Magistrate Court
2 hours -
Court remands man claiming a military plot to kill President Mahama
2 hours -
‘I am the only one who can unite NPP for 2028 victory’ – Dr Bryan Acheampong
3 hours -
Senyo Hosi clarifies Star Oil CEO’s controversial stance on fuel price floor
3 hours -
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it ‘makes a deal with China’
4 hours -
Wizkid, Asake share collab EP dubbed ‘Real’
4 hours -
BoG backs $134m Access Bank-IFC deal to save LBCs from liquidity crisis
5 hours -
John Dumelo vows road safety overhaul after UniMAC student’s death on N1
5 hours -
Semenyo bags first EPL goal for new club as Manchester City brush aside Wolves
5 hours -
Eduwatch petitions Chief of Staff to stop GH¢600m foreign scholarship haemorrhage
5 hours -
Ivory Coast president appoints brother as vice prime minister
6 hours -
NPP, peace pacts, and electoral integrity
7 hours -
Widow, ambassador, and 4 others square off for Ayawaso East NDC primary
7 hours -
Achimota Retail Centre set for explosive grand finale as ‘Joy At The Mall’ climaxes today
8 hours -
Western regional lands officer enstooled Divisional Chief of New Juaben
10 hours