The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Govern Agbodza, has commended contractors working on the Asokwa-Santasi Bypass and the Suame Interchange projects for the progress of work so far.
During an inspection of the project sites, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the work done and urged the contractors to complete the projects on schedule to ease traffic congestion in the city.
He praised Joshob Construction for its dedication, noting that delays on such critical projects would have had far-reaching consequences.
According to the Minister, the President’s vision is to grow our internal capacity and Joshob falls within the category of local firms with the capacity, quality and control to execute major infrastructure projects.
Mr Agbodza encouraged all contractors working in urban areas to collaborate with utility agencies to prevent damage to underground installations.
He stressed the importance of proper documentation and mapping of buried services to ensure that future works do not damage existing lines, citing coordination with Ghana Water Company and Electricity Company of Ghana as an example.
The Minister noted that the Suame Interchange project nearly stalled under the previous administration due to financial constraints of about $30 million.
He further explained that the government had included the Suame Interchange, along with the Kasoa and Winneba roads projects under its “Big Push” infrastructure programme.
According to him, to sustain progress, President John Dramani Mahama has directed the payment of arrears owed to contractors, which exceed GH¢12 billion.
He disclosed that for the Kasoa project $29.5 million out of the $50 million certified has already been paid, while government and the ministry are committed to settling outstanding debts to keep work moving.
He added that rather than reducing allocations, the government is providing an additional GH¢3 million to enhance the impact of the Asokwa-Santasi By-pass.
He stated that the Suame Interchange is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028, but contractors have been encouraged to work extended hours to finish ahead of schedule.
The Minister also revealed that feasibility studies and initial clearing works are ongoing for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project.
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