The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has dismissed reports that the government has abandoned the Accra-Kumasi bypass project. During a tour of the project on September 29, he said construction is ongoing and contractors remain on site. The project is one of the government's priority road projects, and Mr. Agbodza emphasized that work is progressing despite recent reports suggesting otherwise.
Mr. Agbodza commended the contractors working on the bypass project, saying their physical presence and ongoing work should put to rest claims that the project had been abandoned. He stated that the government had not suspended road projects and had not halted any road project for investigations. The Minister stressed that the government's position is to keep projects moving.
According to Mr. Agbodza, the government intends to continue with the bypass project and other road developments rather than allow political disagreements to interfere with the execution of projects. He noted that the country has moved on from a time when projects were hindered by politics. The Minister expressed confidence that the Accra-Kumasi bypass project would be completed, reiterating that it remains a priority for the government.
Mr. Agbodza said the government would continue to monitor the project and inspect its various sections to assess progress. He maintained that the government's objective is to ensure that the bypass project and other priority road projects are completed rather than abandoned. The Minister commended the contractors for remaining on site and continuing construction after being encouraged to return.
The Minister emphasized that road construction progress can be seen on the ground, making it unnecessary to rely on media explanations. He said the state of the project can be directly observed, and the government is committed to completing it. Mr. Agbodza also noted that the project's completion will be a testament to the government's commitment to infrastructure development.
The Accra-Kumasi bypass project is a significant infrastructure development aimed at improving road connectivity between the two major cities in Ghana. The project is expected to reduce traffic congestion and travel times, boosting economic activity and development in the region. The government's commitment to completing the project is seen as a positive step towards achieving these goals.
The Minister's assurance that the project is ongoing and will be completed comes as a relief to residents and commuters who have been affected by the ongoing construction. The project's completion is expected to have a significant impact on the region's economy and infrastructure, and the government's commitment to its completion is seen as a positive development.
Key points
- The Ghanaian government has not abandoned the Accra-Kumasi bypass project, and construction is ongoing.
- The project is one of the government's priority road projects, and work is progressing despite recent reports suggesting otherwise.
- The government intends to continue with the bypass project and other road developments, ensuring that projects are completed rather than abandoned.
