The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced a new arrangement for the resumption of construction works on the Bolgatanga – Bawku – Polimakom Road. QGMI Construction UK Ltd is expected to return to the main project, while Rango Construction Limited undertakes temporary repairs on the deteriorated Kulaa section. This development aims to ease the difficulties faced by commuters due to the road's poor condition.
Rango Construction Limited is expected to complete remedial works on a 1.1-kilometre stretch near the Kulaa Bridge within two weeks. This will make the road motorable and alleviate the challenges faced by commuters. The Minister made this announcement during a working visit to the Upper East Region, where he inspected the deteriorated section of the road. He expressed dissatisfaction that no construction activity was ongoing at the site at the time of his visit.
QGMI Construction UK Ltd, formerly Queiroz Galvão, is the substantive contractor responsible for the Bolgatanga-Bawku-Polimakom Road project. The project has experienced prolonged delays, causing concerns for commuters and the regional economy. The Minister disclosed that the road had been prioritised under President John Dramani Mahama’s Big Push infrastructure programme. Funding has been secured for the project, and the Minister stressed that there was no justification for further delays.
The Minister maintained that the project is fully funded by Big Push and that procurement processes are almost complete. He expressed confidence in QGMI's ability to execute the work but demanded regular supervision and progress reports. The Minister directed the Ghana Highway Authority to provide weekly updates on the project's progress. This move aims to ensure that the project is completed on schedule.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of Rango Construction Limited, Dr Theodore Nsoe Adimazoya, clarified that his company’s involvement is separate from that of QGMI Construction UK Ltd. Rango's assignment is limited to making the deteriorated section near the Kulaa Bridge motorable. Dr Adimazoya explained that QGMI remained responsible for the construction of the bridge and the outstanding works on the main Bolgatanga-Bawku-Polimakom Road project.
The new arrangements aim to bring relief to commuters who have been facing difficulties due to the road's poor condition. The Bolgatanga-Bawku-Polimakom Road project is crucial for the regional economy, and its completion is expected to boost economic activity. The Minister's visit and announcement have raised hopes that the project will finally be completed.
Rango Construction Limited is expected to complete its intervention within two weeks, while QGMI is expected to resume construction on the main road under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme. The successful completion of the project will be a significant achievement for the government and will have a positive impact on the region.
Key points
- QGMI Construction UK Ltd to resume main works on Bolgatanga-Bawku-Polimakom Road
- Rango Construction Limited to fix Kulaa stretch within two weeks
- Project is fully funded under President John Dramani Mahama’s Big Push infrastructure programme
