The reconstruction of the Sunyani-Techiman-Wenchi-Wa-Hamile road corridor is set to commence in the third quarter of this year as part of the government’s “Big Push” initiative, according to Kwame Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways.
To facilitate this, the Minister has directed the Ghana Highways Authority to undertake engineering studies and designs for sections of the corridor that are not currently under construction, in preparation for the upcoming works.
“This entire corridor, all the way to Hamile, is part of the ‘Big Push’ initiative. It is one of the major projects we aim to award in June this year. Therefore, those involved in the studies and designs need to expedite their work. We don’t have enough time,” he stated.
Agbodza made these remarks in Sunyani at the start of a three-day inspection tour of the Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, and Western Regions.
He emphasised that the government recognises the socio-economic significance of road infrastructure in national development, which is why road projects remain a priority despite the financial constraints facing the country.
“No matter what we want to achieve—whether in farming, education, or healthcare—roads are critical. Our economic development cannot take shape if we do not address the challenges in the road sector,” he stressed.
Earlier, Mr Agbodza and his team of engineers inspected the 10.20km Terchire bypass located off the Kumasi-Sunyani Highway, constructed by Newmont Ghana.
During the tour, he is also expected to assess several other road projects, including the reconstruction of the Jinijini-Sampa Road, the Tepa-Goaso Road, the Sefwi Wiawso town roads, the reconstruction of the Tarkwa-Agona Nkwanta Road, the PTC Interchange project, and the dualisation of the Takoradi-Agona Junction Road.
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