Government remains committed to decongesting urban areas – Akufo-Addo



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President
Nana
Addo
Dankwa
Akufo-Addo
has
said
that
the
government
is
committed
to
decongesting
urban
areas
and
improving
the
overall
infrastructure
of
our
nation.

He
said
this
during
sod-cutting
ceremony
for
the
dualization
of
the
Anwiankwanta-Ahenema
Kokoben
Road
in
the
Ashanti
Region
on
July
15,
2024.

Addressing
a
gathering
of
local
officials,
residents,
and
stakeholders,
President
Akufo-Addo
emphasized
the
importance
of
the
project,
stating,
“The
dualization
of
the
Anwiankwanta-Ahenema
Kokoben
Road
will
address
the
perennial
congestion
experienced
on
this
road,
which
has
affected
the
movement
of
goods
to
towns
such
as
Ahenema
Kokoben,
Brofoyeduru,
Kotwi,
Trede,
Adjamesu
Dominase,
Ofoase
Kokoben,
Anwiankwanta,
Bekwai,
and
Obuasi.”

The
President
highlighted
that
the
project
is
part
of
a
broader
initiative
to
improve
road
conditions
across
densely
populated
areas.
This
effort
aims
to
reduce
travel
times,
lower
vehicle
operating
costs,
and
enhance
road
safety.
The
dualization
of
the
Anwiankwanta-Ahenema
Kokoben
Road
will
significantly
benefit
local
communities
by
facilitating
smoother
transportation
and
promoting
economic
activities.

The
project
will
be
executed
by
M/S
Kofi
Job
Ltd,
a
reputable
Ghanaian
company,
under
the
supervision
of
the
Ministry
of
Roads
and
Highways
through
the
Ghana
Highway
Authority.
President
Akufo-Addo
urged
the
contractor
to
implement
effective
traffic
management
measures
to
minimize
disruptions
during
the
construction
phase.

“Our
government
remains
committed
to
decongesting
urban
areas
and
improving
the
overall
infrastructure
of
our
nation.
This
project
is
a
testament
to
our
dedication
to
solving
real-life
challenges
and
enhancing
the
quality
of
life
for
Ghanaians,”
the
President
remarked.

The
dualization
of
the
Anwiankwanta-Ahenema
Kokoben
Road
is
expected
to
be
a
transformative
development
for
the
Ashanti
Region,
reflecting
the
government’s
proactive
approach
to
infrastructure
development
and
economic
growth.

The
President
also
outlined
other
significant
road
projects
underway
in
the
region.
These
include
the
dualization
of
the
Ofankor-Nsawam
Road
and
the
Adenta-Dodowa
Road.
These
projects
aim
to
enhance
traffic
flow,
reduce
travel
times,
and
improve
safety
for
motorists.
Additionally,
the
government
is
focused
on
replicating
such
initiatives
along
other
road
corridors
within
the
region,
such
as
the
Suame
Roundabout
to
Tafo
Pankrono,
and
in
other
parts
of
the
country,
such
as
Takoradi
and
Tamale.