President John Dramani Mahama has launched a nationwide road initiative that will see 166 constituencies benefit from 40 kilometres of road construction each over the next four years.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Dawhenya-Afienya-Dodowa Road Project in Accra on Tuesday, September 16, the President explained that the selected constituencies were identified as having some of the worst road networks in the country.
“Each constituency will receive 10 kilometres of roads, drains, and pavements every year for four years, amounting to 40 kilometres in total,” he said.
Mr. Mahama stressed that the government’s plan goes beyond new construction to include the maintenance of existing roads.
He revealed that the Ghana Road Fund will allocate about GHS5 billion annually for road upkeep, covering pothole patching, desilting, grass cutting, and other works.
According to the President, the initiative will improve transportation networks, create jobs, and stimulate economic activity across beneficiary constituencies.
Source: Adomonline
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