Roads Minister inspects Atimpoku–Asikuma road projects

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has urged contractors working on the Atimpoku–Asikuma Junction Road rehabilitation projects to improve deteriorated sections to ensure smoother travel ahead of the Christmas festivities.

He made the appeal during an inspection of the projects, where he noted that the two road lots were progressing ahead of schedule, with Lot One recording 67.50 per cent completion and Lot Two 41 per cent.

The inspection formed part of his working tour of the Eastern Corridor and the Eastern, Volta, Oti, Savannah, Upper East and Upper West regions to assess progress of road projects under the government’s Big Push Programme.

Mr Agbodza commended the contractors, Ussuya GH Ltd and Dwawill Ltd, for their professionalism and the quality of work delivered so far.

“President Mahama is beginning to see the results of the investment in the Big Push Programme and we intend to make sure that he succeeds,” the Minister said.

He, however, urged the contractors to address sections of the road that were in poor condition to make them more motorable before the Christmas travel period.

The rehabilitation works, which commenced in December 2025, are expected to be completed in December 2027.

The contractors are currently undertaking drainage construction, road widening, sub-base and base formation, as well as filling to formation level.

The inspection provided the Minister with an opportunity to assess the pace and quality of work and engage the contractors on measures to improve road conditions while the rehabilitation projects continue.

Judith Twumwaa, ISD