Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and caretaker Minister for Finance, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, has declared 2021 as the second year of roads.
According to him, some major pipeline projects are also expected to commence this year.
Delivering the Budget and Economic Policy to Parliament on Friday, the MP for Suame said” President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in the presentation of the State of the Nation address declared 2021 as the second year of roads hence with this declaration, government will continue the prioritization of road construction. The government will continue to pursue the following ongoing projects that are at various stages of completion under the Sinohydro master facility.
Construction of a Bridge over the Volta River at Volivo.
Construction of Suame Interchange
Rehabilitation of Tatale-Zabzugu-Yendi-Tamale Road
Rehabilitation of Zabzugu – Nakpali – Bimbila Road
Rehabilitation of Dome – Kitase Road
Design and construction of Buipe, Yapei and Daboya Bridges
Construction of Tema – Aflao Phase1 Road
Construction of Tema Akosombo Road
Rehabilitation of Assin Praso – Assin Foso Road (N8) – Phase 2
Construction of Tema Motorway Roundabout Phase 2
Supply and Installation of bridge components for 50No. steel bridges
Rehabilitation of Kumasi Inner City and Adjacent Street Projects
Asphaltic overlay of selected streets in Accra and Tema
Rehabilitation and upgrading of selected streets in Tamale & Yendi (Northern Region), Nalerigu, Walewale & Gambaga (North-East Region) and Damango (Savannah Region).
He also revealed that, “works are ongoing on the construction of 7No. bridges in the Northern Regions. These are located in Kulun, Garu (2No.), Ambalara, Kulungugu, Doninga and Sissili. Overall physical progress stands at 97 percent. Works on all bridges are substantially complete also overall progress on 5No. Belgian Bridges and 13No. Spanish Bridges are 70 per cent and 100 percent respectively as well repair works carried out on the following; Kaneshie bridge (West End), Ashaiman Tunnel Bottom Slab, Mallam Interchange, and Afienya bridge.
Works progressed steadily on the Pokuase and Obetsebi Lamptey Circle Interchanges under the Accra Urban Transport Project. Work is expected to be completed on these projects by the end of 2021,” Mr Bonsu said.