The Ministry of Roads and Highways in Ghana has announced that work on the 23-kilometre Dome-Kwabenya–Berekuso–Kitase road will resume on September 24. This follows the granting of a Commencement Authorisation Letter to the contractor, First Sky. The project, which is currently 27% complete, has stalled for several years, causing concern among residents and drivers due to the poor condition of parts of the road.
The road serves as a vital link between communities such as Kwabenya, Comet, Berekuso, Agyementi, and Kitase, and provides connectivity to Peduase and Aburi. Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has expressed his government's commitment to reviving stalled road projects and ensuring their completion within scheduled periods. He made these remarks during a meeting with the contractor and chiefs from the affected communities.
According to Minister Agbodza, the contractor has been given 18 months to complete the project. He emphasized the need for the contractor to fully mobilize and make visible progress on site, warning against a slow or intermittent approach. The Minister stressed that the government expects to see "full action on the site" once the contractor resumes work.
The decision to revive the project is part of the government's efforts to improve the country's road network. The Dome-Kwabenya–Berekuso–Kitase road project has been stalled for several years, causing frustration among residents and drivers. Its completion is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve the overall condition of the road.
Minister Agbodza urged the contractor to take the project seriously and ensure its timely completion. He also encouraged the chiefs and residents of the affected communities to monitor the project's progress and report any issues to the authorities. The government's commitment to completing stalled road projects is expected to have a positive impact on the country's infrastructure.
The resumption of work on the Dome-Kwabenya–Berekuso–Kitase road is a significant development for the communities that rely on it. Once completed, the road is expected to improve connectivity and facilitate the transportation of goods and services. The project's completion is also expected to boost economic activity in the region.
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has assured residents and drivers that it will monitor the project's progress closely to ensure its timely completion. The government has also urged the contractor to adhere to the agreed-upon timeline and deliver a quality project. With work set to resume on September 24, residents and drivers can look forward to improved road conditions in the near future.
Key points
- The 23km Dome-Kwabenya–Berekuso–Kitase road project is 27% complete and has stalled for several years.
- The contractor, First Sky, has been given 18 months to complete the project.
- The project's resumption is part of the government's efforts to revive stalled road projects and improve the country's road network.
