Roads minister orders 10 speed-calming structures on Bolgatanga–Paga highway
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, has directed the installation of 10 speed-calming structures along the Bolgatanga–Navrongo–Paga Highway to help reduce road crashes and prevent further loss of lives.
The directive followed reports of multiple road fatalities on the highway and was issued during the Minister’s inspection tour of road projects in the Upper East Region on Wednesday.
The Upper East Regional Minister, Mr Donatus Atanga Akamugri, had earlier drawn attention to the safety concerns along the route, reporting that between 10 and 20 people had died in road crashes within a relatively short period.
The proposed speed-calming structures will be installed along an eight-kilometre stretch, particularly around schools, health facilities and other public areas where pedestrian safety is a major concern.
Mr Agbodza directed the Ghana Highway Authority to engage a qualified contractor to undertake the work, with installation expected to commence by Monday.
He explained that the measures would serve as an interim safety intervention while Government prepared for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the highway.
The intervention is intended to encourage motorists to reduce their speed and improve safety for residents and other road users along the busy corridor.
Faustina Naa Ayele Johnson, ISD
