The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Francis Asenso Boakye, has undertaken a two-day inspection tour of the Volta and Oti Regions to assess the progress of ongoing road projects.

The tour commenced with a visit to Atimpoku, where the Minister inspected the 26-kilometer Atimpoku-Juapong-Asikuma road project.

During his visit, Mr Asenso Boakye received a briefing on the 10.5-kilometer Ho-Sokode-Gborgame dual carriageway. He expressed satisfaction with the project's progress, noting the significant improvements made. Additionally, the Minister reviewed the work on the 5.2-kilometer University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) road and planned to inspect the Asikuma-Kpeve-Have eastern corridor road.

At Juapong, Mr Boakye evaluated the impact of a recent flooding incident on the Alabomi stream culvert. He confirmed that no physical damage had occurred to the ditch and announced that dredging operations would be undertaken to ensure proper water flow. The Minister attributed the flooding to human activities, specifically the accumulation of debris in the stream.

Mrs. Faustina Oppong-Yeboah, the Volta Regional Director of the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA), reported that the Atimpoku-Asikuma road project involved resealing and sectional repairs carried out by First Sky Construction.

Mr Edward Annan, the Volta Regional Urban Road Director, provided insights into the 10.6-kilometer dual carriageway from Ho to Sokode-Gborgame, which commenced in 2017 and was completed in May 2024 before being handed over to the government.

Mr Annan highlighted the dual carriageway’s positive impact on traffic flow and socio-economic activities in the region.

The project also included pedestrian walkways and the asphalting of two kilometres of roads within Ho town. Traffic education initiatives have been implemented to enhance road safety and promote efficient traffic management.

This inspection tour underscores the government’s commitment to improving road infrastructure and fostering development in the Volta and Oti Regions.